Charleston United Methodist Church and Cemetery · Photo: Spencer Kellum · CC BY-SA 3.0Mason’s public schools outscore 67% of Tennessee districts
On the state math tests, 39% of Mason’s students scored proficient, above the Tennessee average (31%). The grade covers the public school district serving Mason, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Tennessee, not nationally.
From Tennessee state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% 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.
Mason’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 218 Tennessee towns with household incomes within a quarter of Mason’s, its schools beat 79%, higher than their 67% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state in math, below in reading
Reading proficiency is 36% and math 39% in spring 2022, against 37% and 31% statewide; 87% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $10,338 per student, against $13,059 across Tennessee (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Seven elementary schools, then three middle and three high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. 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 Mason’s grade
B+: better than 67% of Tennessee school districts. Test scores are above the Tennessee average; graduation is below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Mason, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Mason · depends on your address
Munford Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 910 students · in Munford
Brighton Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 745 students · in Brighton
Crestview Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 482 students · in Covington
7th grade in Mason · depends on your address
Munford Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 910 students · in Munford
Brighton Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 745 students · in Brighton
Crestview Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 482 students · in Covington
8th grade in Mason · depends on your address
Munford Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 910 students · in Munford
Brighton Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 745 students · in Brighton
Crestview Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 482 students · in Covington
9th grade in Mason · depends on your address
Munford High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,262 students · in Munford
Brighton High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,031 students · in Brighton
Covington High School
Grades 9–12 · 643 students · in Covington
10th grade in Mason · depends on your address
Munford High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,262 students · in Munford
Brighton High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,031 students · in Brighton
Covington High School
Grades 9–12 · 643 students · in Covington
Mason’s public schools are run by Tipton County School District, which also serves Atoka, Brighton, Burlison and Covington 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.
Close to the state in reading
Mason vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Tennessee towns that share Mason’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Mason | B+ | Tipton County |
Every school in Mason
13 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Tennessee’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Mason’s schools
Are Mason’s schools good?
By Tennessee’s own tests, yes: the public schools Mason children attend outscore 67% of Tennessee’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 79%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Mason in?
Tipton County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 9,975 students in 14 schools (2024–25).
Where do Mason kids go to high school?
One of 3 high schools, depending on your address: Munford High School, Brighton High School and Covington High School.
What is Mason’s graduation rate?
87% of the class of 2023 in Tipton County School District graduated in four years, against 87% across Tennessee.
How much does Mason spend per student?
$10,338 in Tipton County School District (FY2024), against $13,059 across Tennessee. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Mason 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 Tennessee. Stars are from neighbors.