For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,616 students in Mason County, KY (there are , serving 217 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Mason County, KY are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Mason County, KY are Mason County Intermediate School, Mason County Middle School and Mason County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mason County, KY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Kentucky public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 45% statewide average). Schools in Mason County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kentucky public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public school average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Mason County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mason County Intermediate School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
720 Clarks Run Rd
Maysville, KY 41056
(606) 759-2000
Maysville, KY 41056
(606) 759-2000
Gr: 3-5 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Mason County Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
420 Chenault Dr
Maysville, KY 41056
(606) 564-6748
Maysville, KY 41056
(606) 564-6748
Gr: 6-8 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Mason County High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1320 Us 68
Maysville, KY 41056
(606) 564-3393
Maysville, KY 41056
(606) 564-3393
Gr: 9-12 | 873 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
387 Chenault Dr
Maysville, KY 41056
(606) 564-9047
Maysville, KY 41056
(606) 564-9047
Gr: PK-2 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
Mason County Career Magnet School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
70 Tucker Drive
Maysville, KY 41056
(606) 759-7101
Maysville, KY 41056
(606) 759-7101
Gr: 8-12
Mason County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1112 Forest Ave
Maysville, KY 41056
(606) 564-7672
Maysville, KY 41056
(606) 564-7672
Gr: 4-5 | 390 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Mason County Career Magnet School (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
646 Kenton Station Rd
Maysville, KY 41056
(606) 759-7102
Maysville, KY 41056
(606) 759-7102
Gr: 8-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Mason County, KY?
The top ranked public schools in Mason County, KY include Mason County Intermediate School, Mason County Middle School and Mason County High School.
How many public schools are located in Mason County?
5 public schools are located in Mason County.
What percentage of students in Mason County go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Mason County are educated in public schools (compared to the KY state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mason County?
Mason County public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Kentucky public schools average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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