Photo: rossograph · CC BY-SA 3.0Scottville’s public schools outscore 52% of Michigan districts
The grade covers the public school district serving Scottville, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. In Scottville, 92% of each class finishes high school in four years, above the Michigan average (82%). Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Michigan, not nationally.
From Michigan state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Scottville’s schools, in brief
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 31% of tested students were proficient in reading and 25% in math, against 45% and 34% statewide; 98% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
90–94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 82% across Michigan (the state reports Scottville’s rate as a range). Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $13,305 per student, against $16,528 across Michigan (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one elementary, one middle and one high school
From grade 3 the district’s path is Mason County Central Upper Elementary, then Mason County Central MS, then Mason County Central HS. Enrollment is down 7% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Scottville’s grade
B−: better than 52% of Michigan school districts. Graduation is above the Michigan average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Scottville, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Scottville
Scottville Elementary School
Grades K–2 · 211 students · 18:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Scottville
Scottville Elementary School
Grades K–2 · 211 students · 18:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Scottville
Scottville Elementary School
Grades K–2 · 211 students · 18:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Scottville
Mason County Central Upper Elementary
Grades 3–5 · 258 students · 17:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Scottville
Mason County Central Upper Elementary
Grades 3–5 · 258 students · 17:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Scottville
Mason County Central Upper Elementary
Grades 3–5 · 258 students · 17:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Scottville
Mason County Central MS
Grades 6–8 · 276 students · 18:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Scottville
Mason County Central MS
Grades 6–8 · 276 students · 18:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Scottville
Mason County Central MS
Grades 6–8 · 276 students · 18:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Scottville
Mason County Central HS
Grades 9–12 · 413 students · 24:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Scottville
Mason County Central HS
Grades 9–12 · 413 students · 24:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Scottville
Mason County Central HS
Grades 9–12 · 413 students · 24:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Scottville
Mason County Central HS
Grades 9–12 · 413 students · 24:1 students per teacher
Scottville’s public schools are run by Mason County Central Schools, which also serves Amber, Branch, Custer and Eden and others. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Scottville vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Michigan towns that share Scottville’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Scottville | B− | Mason County Central Schools |
| Riverton | B− | Mason County Central Schools |
| Amber | B | Ludington Area PK–12 · Mason County Central Schools K–12 |
| Custer | B− | Mason County Eastern District PK–12 · Mason County Central Schools K–12 |
All 3 neighbors share Mason County Central Schools with Scottville, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Scottville
4 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Michigan’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Scottville’s schools
Are Scottville’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of Michigan: the public schools Scottville children attend outscore 52% of Michigan’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 53%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Scottville in?
Mason County Central Schools, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 1,203 students in 5 schools (2024–25).
Where do Scottville kids go to high school?
Mason County Central HS, with 413 students; its own test results earn a B−.
What is Scottville’s graduation rate?
90–94% of the class of 2023 in Mason County Central Schools graduated in four years, against 82% across Michigan.
How much does Scottville spend per student?
$13,305 in Mason County Central Schools (FY2024), against $16,528 across Michigan. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Scottville families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Michigan. Stars are from neighbors.