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Mason County High School

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Mason County High School ranks 164 th of 254 Kentucky high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

164^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 254 Kentucky High Schools

Better than 35% of Kentucky high schools

Summary

Mason County High School is a public high school located in Maysville, Kentucky, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 873 students. The school is part of the Mason County School District, which is ranked 143 out of 157 districts in Kentucky and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mason County High School has consistently ranked in the middle to lower range of Kentucky high schools, with a ranking between 119 and 164 out of 254-290 schools over the past several years. The school's performance on state assessments (KSA) and the ACT exam is generally below the state average, with proficiency rates ranging from 21% to 49% across different subject areas and grade levels. Compared to nearby schools like Bracken County High School and Fleming County High School, Mason County High School's academic performance is generally lower, with lower proficiency rates and rankings.

Despite these challenges, Mason County High School has maintained a relatively high four-year graduation rate, ranging from 92.2% to 96.9% over the past few years, which is comparable to or slightly higher than the nearby schools. However, the school has a high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 20% to 28% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the state average and the nearby schools. The school's performance for certain student subgroups, such as its African American students, has shown some strengths, but the school's performance for other subgroups, such as multi-racial students, gifted and talented students, and students with low socioeconomic status, is generally lower. By addressing the identified areas of concern and learning from the practices of nearby higher-performing schools, Mason County High School may be able to enhance its academic outcomes and better serve its student population.

877

Students ?

19.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$29,677

Per pupil spending ?

58.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1320 Us 68
Maysville, KY 41056

(606) 564-3393

District: Mason County

Feeder schools for Mason County High School:

Elementary:	Charles Straub Elementary School
	Mason County Intermediate School
Middle:	Mason County Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

77.0%

Two or more races:

9.0%

African American:

8.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 48th percentile in 2015 → 35th in 2025

Strengths

✓97% graduate in 4 years — above the Kentucky average (94%)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 13 percentile points since 2015

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Mathematics scores 15 pts below the Kentucky average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school35%

District avg35%

Kentucky avg39%

164^th of 254

Kentucky public high schools ?

Bottom 35%▼ down 13 pts since 2015

From bottom 48% (2015) to bottom 35% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

143^rd of 157Mason County among Kentucky districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2025	41.2	164 of 254	35.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	50.4	137 of 290	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	51.0	119 of 276	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	47.2	134 of 271	50.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	39.2	152 of 267	43.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	47.1	149 of 285	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	53.7	111 of 271	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2017	39.0	208 of 287	27.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	47.3	180 of 288	37.5%	★★☆☆☆
2015	53.1	153 of 295	48.1%	★★☆☆☆
2014	54.4	139 of 290	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2013	45.7	174 of 291	40.2%	★★☆☆☆
2012	65.7	58 of 229	74.7%	★★★★☆
2011	51.0	105 of 226	53.5%	★★★☆☆
2010	49.0	109 of 223	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2009	56.2	84 of 217	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2008	42.3	130 of 217	40.1%	★★☆☆☆
2007	57.2	71 of 217	67.3%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2025	35.8	54 of 75	28.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	58.8	32 of 93	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	64.8	13 of 83	84.3%	★★★★☆
2022	9.5	85 of 89	4.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	46.8	33 of 78	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	30.9	62 of 89	30.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	83.9	8 of 94	91.5%	★★★★★

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2022	43.9	74 of 153	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	24.3	124 of 154	19.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	38.8	100 of 166	39.8%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2025	38.8	163 of 239	31.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	38.8	162 of 261	37.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	50.4	121 of 253	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	42.6	153 of 252	39.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	39.6	138 of 236	41.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	33.2	190 of 249	23.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	55.4	106 of 234	54.7%	★★★☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2023	21.5	20 of 23	13.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	22.8	96 of 102	5.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	37.1	89 of 115	22.6%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2025	42.4	67 of 115	41.7%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2025	24.0	196 of 242	19.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	41.7	163 of 274	40.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	44.3	148 of 272	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	29.4	205 of 266	22.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	29.6	185 of 234	20.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	43.3	160 of 254	37.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	44.1	141 of 232	39.2%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2025	36.4	162 of 239	32.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	53.2	115 of 262	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	47.3	124 of 259	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	53.5	96 of 257	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	38.3	133 of 238	44.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	40.2	165 of 251	34.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	37.2	166 of 237	30.0%	★★☆☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2025	8.9	85 of 89	4.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	46.0	44 of 87	49.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	34.8	51 of 77	33.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	10.3	46 of 49	6.1%	☆☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2024	43.0	73 of 168	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	27.7	127 of 162	21.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	30.6	174 of 226	23.0%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2025	41.3	145 of 251	42.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	46.1	140 of 273	48.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	47.9	124 of 264	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	44.2	135 of 260	48.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	31.0	135 of 203	33.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	33.6	158 of 219	27.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	34.9	139 of 198	29.8%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Special Education (2024)57th percentile+4 vs school

Disabled (2022)52nd percentile~ school

White (2025)42nd percentile+7 vs school

Hispanic (2025)42nd percentile+6 vs school

Male (2025)32nd percentile-3 vs school

Female (2025)32nd percentile-4 vs school

African American (2025)28th percentile-7 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)19th percentile-16 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2023)13th percentile-44 vs school

Multi-racial (2025)4th percentile-31 vs school

By subject vs Kentucky (2024-2025) ?

Editing and Mechanics45%+4 vs state

Reading44%-3 vs state

Writing38%-7 vs state

Social Studies37%~ state avg

Mathematics26%-15 vs state

Science21%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				KSA Mathematics (2025)	KSA Reading (2025)	KSA Science (2025)	KSA Writing (2025)	KSA Social Studies (2025)	KSA Editing and Mechanics (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	KSA Mathematics 10th Grade	KSA Reading 10th Grade	KSA Science 11th Grade	KSA Writing 11th Grade	KSA Social Studies 11th Grade	KSA Editing and Mechanics 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Mason County High School	Public	9-12	1320 Us 68	Maysville	41056	Mason County	Mason County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 564-3393	877	45	19.7	58.7%	675 (77.0%)	72 (8.2%)	48 (5.5%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	79 (9.0%)	41.2	164^th of 254 public high schools	35.4%		50.4	137^th of 290 public high schools	52.8%	27	26.0	44.0	21.0	38.0	37.0	45.0	$29,677	$835	$1,160	$1,995	$16,298	$4,962	$21,278
Mason County Career Magnet School	Public, Magnet	8-12	646 Kenton Station Rd	Maysville	41056	Mason County	Kentucky Technical System	No	Yes	No	No	(606) 759-7101	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Fleming County High School	Public	9-12	1658 Elizaville Rd	Flemingsburg	41041	Fleming County	Fleming County	No	No	No	Yes	(606) 845-6601	671	41	16.5	52.9%	619 (92.3%)	3 (0.4%)	30 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (2.8%)	50.1	123^rd of 254 public high schools	51.6%		33.7	193^rd of 290 public high schools	33.4%	70	40.0	45.0	21.0	52.0	38.0	38.0	$15,629	$1,713	$1,917	$3,629	$7,476	$4,523	$12,000
Bracken County High School	Public	9-12	350 W Miami St	Brooksville	41004	Bracken County	Bracken County	No	No	No	No	(606) 735-3153	377	20	18.5	54.4%	358 (95.0%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (1.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.7%)	45.3	146^th of 254 public high schools	42.5%		50	141^st of 290 public high schools	51.4%	5	33.0	45.0	22.0	49.0	31.0	42.0	$14,037	$347	$644	$991	$9,047	$3,999	$13,046

Frequently Asked Questions about Mason County High School

How many students attend Mason County High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 877 students attended Mason County High School.

What district is Mason County High School in?

Mason County

Is Mason County High School a good school?

Mason County High School ranks 164^th of 254 Kentucky high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Mason County High School?

Mason County High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Charles Straub Elementary School
Elementary : Mason County Intermediate School
Middle : Mason County Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Mason County High School?

Students at Mason County High School are 77% White, 9% Two or more races, 8% African American, 5% Hispanic.

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