For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,521 students in Mason County, MI.
The top ranked public high schools in Mason County, MI are Developmental Classroomswsesd, Ludington High School and Mason County Eastern Junior Highhigh School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mason County, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Mason County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Mason County, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Michigan average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ludington High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Mason County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Developmental Classroomswsesd
Special Education School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2130 W Us Highway 10
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 898-1608
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 898-1608
Grades: K-12
| 103 students
Rank: #22.
Ludington High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
508 N Washington Ave
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 845-3880
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 845-3880
Grades: 9-12
| 684 students
Rank: #33.
Mason County Eastern Junior Highhigh School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
18 S Main St
Custer, MI 49405
(231) 757-3733
Custer, MI 49405
(231) 757-3733
Grades: 7-12
| 157 students
Rank: #44.
Gateway To Success Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
526 N Scottville Rd
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 845-0922
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 845-0922
Grades: 6-12
| 124 students
Rank: #55.
Mason County Central High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 W Broadway Ave
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 757-4748
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 757-4748
Grades: 9-12
| 398 students
2130 W Us Highway 10
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 843-5935
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 843-5935
Grades: 11-12
| 55 students
Mason County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2130 West Us10
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 898-1545
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 898-1545
Grades: PK
| n/a students
721 Anderson St
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 845-3830
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 845-3830
Grades: K-2
| 237 students
Free Soil Community Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
8480 North Democrat St
Free Soil, MI 49411
(231) 690-1517
Free Soil, MI 49411
(231) 690-1517
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
8480 N. Democrat Street
Free Soil, MI 49411
(231) 464-5651
Free Soil, MI 49411
(231) 464-5651
Grades: 7-12
| 63 students
Journey Junior/senior High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
1916 West Us Highway 10 31
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 757-5700
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 757-5700
Grades: 6-12
| 116 students
502 West Haight St
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 845-3840
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 845-3840
Grades: K-2
| 226 students
Mason-lake Early Childhood Developmental Delay Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
2130 West Us10 Hwy
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 757-3716
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 757-3716
Grades: PK
| n/a students
2130 West Us Hwy 10
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 757-3716
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 757-3716
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
1115 South Madison St
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 845-3850
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 845-3850
Grades: PK
| n/a students
4964 S. Stiles Road
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 843-8467
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 843-8467
Grades: K-4
| 105 students
6498 W. Decker Road
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 845-3860
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 845-3860
Grades: 3-6
| 176 students
Student Services (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2130 West Us Highway 10
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 898-1602
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 898-1602
Grades: PK-12
| 2 students
809 E. Tinkham Ave.
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 845-3860
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 845-3860
Grades: K-2
| 64 students
4171 N. Stiles Rd.
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 843-2410
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 843-2410
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4171 N. Stiles Road
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 843-2410
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 843-2410
Grades: K-4
| 84 students
West Shore Esd Career Technical Center (Closed 2010)
Vocational School
3000 N Stiles Rd
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 845-6211
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 845-6211
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Mason County, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in Mason County, MI include Developmental Classroomswsesd, Ludington High School and Mason County Eastern Junior Highhigh School.
How many public high schools are located in Mason County?
6 public high schools are located in Mason County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mason County?
Mason County public high schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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