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#918 of 1,284 schools in KY

Mason County High School

High School · Mason County · Maysville, KY

A high school in Maysville, KY where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1320 US 68, Maysville, KY 41056

  • Math 26% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 44% proficient (2025)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.2Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.53 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.4Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency26% (2025 KSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency44% (2025 KSA)
Overall Proficiency35% (2025 KSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2025 KSA)
vs. Expected-8.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile25th
College Readiness7.7Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation25.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.4:1
District spending per student$13,474
Chronic Absenteeism26.3%

Students at Mason County High School score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

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2025 KSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KY average.

Math Proficiency26%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)
ELA Proficiency44%(2025 KSA)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 15 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 35% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
37%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
90%
ELA
55%
2012
Math
37%
ELA
45%
2013
Math
38%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
34%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
49%
2016
Math
21%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
37%
2025
Math
26%
ELA
44%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 32 test records from KY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

59.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Mason County High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 31Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,562/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Maysville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$49,549

Median home value

$158,700

Median rent

$716/mo

College educated

20.9%

Homeownership

64.6%

Poverty rate

19.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 41056; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
25.2% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics30sports offered
15 boys'·15 girls'·30 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Patrick SchoolPrivate · tuition7.3PK–121.5 mi197Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Mason County

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#2 of 4
District spending per student
$13,474NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Mason County High School is listed in Mason County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mason County High School

Mason County High School is a public high school in Maysville, KY, part of Mason County, serving approximately 873 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #918 of 1,284 schools in KY. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mason County High School

What grades does Mason County High School serve?

Mason County High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Mason County High School?

Mason County High School has an enrollment of approximately 873 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mason County High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Mason County High School is 19.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mason County High School rank in KY?

Mason County High School ranks #918 of 1,284 schools in KY.

What is Mason County High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Mason County High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Mason County High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mason County High School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Mason County High School a charter school?

No, Mason County High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mason County High School a Title I school?

No, Mason County High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mason County High School?

59.9% of students at Mason County High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
873
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
45
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Mason County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.3%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 41056)
13,978
Area average commute
24.5 min
Area median age
42.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 41056; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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