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Mason City

Ohio · Public School District
4
Schools
10,179
Students
$14,024
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
9.0%
Free Lunch Rate
-43pp vs nat'l
95.0%
Graduation Rate
+8.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Mason City is a public school district in Ohio serving 10,179 students across 4 schools. It includes 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 95.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $14,024 is near the national average for a US public school district. Only 9% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body.

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All Schools (4)
Elementary Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Mason Early Childhood Center Elementary SchoolPK–022,085
Mason Intermediate Elementary School03–063,018
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Mason Middle School07–081,662
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
William Mason High School09–123,414
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,024Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
28%
65%
State
28.4%
Local (property tax)
65.1%
Federal
6.5%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (65%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
4
Schools
10,179
Students
9%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate95.0%
Opportunity Score—
StateOhio →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
95.0% graduation rate — 8.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 9% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Limited school choice
With only 4 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Mason City?
Mason City has 4 public schools, serving a total of 10,179 students.
What is the graduation rate for Mason City?
The graduation rate is 95.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Mason City spend per student?
Mason City spends $14,024 per pupil — 2% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Mason City?
9% of students in Mason City qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Mason City?
No, Mason City does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Mason City serve?
Mason City serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.