Best Schools in Mason County, MI
Mason County, MI has 25 public schools (8 high, 4 middle, 10 elementary) serving 6,769 students. On average they score 33% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in Mason County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Mason County, MI
The top high schools in Mason County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ludington High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ludington Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 695 Students
2. Mason County Eastern Junior Highhigh School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mason County Eastern Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 171 Students
3. Manistee Middle High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manistee Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 687 Students
4. Gateway To Success Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gateway To Success Academy • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 107 Students
5. Brethren High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kaleva Norman Dickson School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 177 Students
6. Mason County Central Hs
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Projected Test Scores
Mason County Central Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 407 Students
7. Baldwin Senior High School
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Projected Test Scores
Baldwin Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 119 Students
8. Academy Of Science Math And Technology Early College High Sc
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Projected Test Scores
Mason County Central Schools • Public • Grades 11 - 12 • 53 Students
Best Middle Schools in Mason County, MI
The top middle schools in Mason County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oj Dejonge Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ludington Area School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 477 Students
2. Mason County Central Ms
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mason County Central Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 297 Students
3. Brethren Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kaleva Norman Dickson School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 73 Students
4. Baldwin Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Baldwin Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 99 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Mason County, MI
The top elementary schools in Mason County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ludington Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ludington Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 900 Students
2. John F Kennedy Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manistee Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 279 Students
3. Baldwin Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Baldwin Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 224 Students
4. Knd Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Kaleva Norman Dickson School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 289 Students
5. Mason County Central Upper Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Mason County Central Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 249 Students
6. Mason County Eastern Elem Sch
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Projected Test Scores
Mason County Eastern Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 211 Students
7. Ludington Area Catholic School
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Projected Test Scores
Ludington Area Catholic School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 67 Students
8. Covenant Christian School
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Projected Test Scores
Covenant Christian School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 73 Students
9. Thomas Jefferson Elem School
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Projected Test Scores
Manistee Area Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 259 Students
10. Scottville Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Mason County Central Schools • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 254 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Mason County, MI
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Mason County, MI has a total population of 29,052 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Mason County, MI
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Mason County, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.00 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.97 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.02 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Mason County, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Mason County, MI.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Mason County, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Mason County, MI
How many schools are in Mason County, MI?
Mason County, MI has 25 public schools: 8 high schools, 4 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 6,769 students in total.
How do schools in Mason County perform on state tests?
On average, 25 schools in Mason County score 33% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in Mason County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Mason County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Mason County
3 places in Mason County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Scottville (5)
- Ludington (4)
- Custer (2)
School districts (2)
- Mason County Central Schools (5 schools)
- Ludington Area School District (3 schools)