Mason County Central Schools, Michigan

Mason County Central Schools is a unified school district in Mason County and Lake County, Michigan, for grades K–12. About 8,042 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 227 sq mi (588 km²) of land.

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Mason County Central Schools in Michigan
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
8,042 ± 420
Grades
K–12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Mason County97% of the district’s landLake County2% of the district’s land
Land area
227 sq mi (588 km²)
Median household income
$62,888 ± $3,108
Median home value
$202,600 ± $12,334
Water area
680 sq mi (1,761 km²)
State
Michigan
Census code (GEOID)
2623130
Coordinates (central point)
44.084364, -86.442398

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Mason County Central Schools, largest first

  1. Amber Township2,566 people
  2. Scottville (city)1,474 people
  3. Victory Township1,434 people
  4. Riverton Township1,120 people
  5. Grant Township927 people
  6. Lake Township911 people
  7. Logan Township287 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Manistee Area Schools5.4 mi northeast
  2. Ludington Area School District8.2 mi south
  3. Mason County Eastern District14 mi east
  4. Pentwater Public School District24 mi south
  5. Baldwin Community Schools30 mi east
  6. Walkerville Rural Community School District30 mi southeast
  7. Hart Public School District30 mi south

These share a boundary with Mason County Central Schools. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Mason County Central Schools before you rely on it.

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