For the 2026 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 Public Schools in Mason County (2026)
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 Public Schools (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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