Enrollment
565
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Maysville, KY
Mason County Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Mason County Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 210387000991
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mason County Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Maysville · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 62.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Mason County Middle School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mason County Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Maysville, KY.
School address
District: Mason County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210387000991 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.2%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mason County Middle School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mason County Middle School
Mason County Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Maysville, Kentucky, enrolling 565 students.
At 14.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Kentucky median, within a few percentage points of the 15.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 62.2% lands close to the Kentucky typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 565 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,389 scored Kentucky schools.
Against 494 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #251.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Two or More (12%) (diversity index 43/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 283 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 237 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 565 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Mason County also operates Mason County High School (877 students) and Charles Straub Elementary School (653 students) alongside Mason County Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mason County Middle School compares
Mason County Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▼ 5% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.2% | ▲ 5% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 565 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
565
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
62.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 43% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,060
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 283 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
143
in-school suspensions + 94 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 25.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 41.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 74.3%
Two or More 11.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
African American 6.4%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 74.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.5, Mason County Middle School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mason County, which includes Mason County Middle School.
$12,060
Per student
-9%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.2%
State 51.1%
Federal 20.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Mason County Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mason County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles Straub Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mason County Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mason County Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~565 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Mason County Middle School
How many students attend Mason County Middle School?
Mason County Middle School has 565 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Maysville, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mason County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mason County Middle School is 14.5:1, which is 5% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mason County Middle School?
62.2% of students at Mason County Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mason County Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Mason County Middle School is White at 74.3% of enrollment, in Maysville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mason County Middle School?
Mason County Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mason County Middle School rank among public schools in Maysville?
By Resource Investment Index, Mason County Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Maysville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Maysville on the city page.
Is Mason County Middle School a good school?
Mason County Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Mason County?
Besides Mason County Middle School, Mason County also operates Mason County High School (877 students), Charles Straub Elementary School (653 students), and Mason County Intermediate School (573 students). See the Mason County district page for the complete list.
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