Public schools in Maysville, KY
5 open public schools with an address in Maysville, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,668
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.1:1
Kentucky median 15:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Maysville public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Maysville, KY: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,668 students, an average of 534 per school. The largest campus is Mason County High School (877 students), and the largest elementary school is Charles Straub Elementary School (653).
Mason County operates the most schools here (4), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 15.1:1, similar to the statewide school median of 15:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 65% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Maysville
Elementary schools in Maysville
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Straub Elementary School Mason County | PK–02 | 653 | 14.3:1 | |
| Mason County Intermediate School Mason County | 03–05 | 573 | 14.9:1 |
Middle schools in Maysville
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason County Middle School Mason County | 06–08 | 565 | 15.2:1 |
High schools in Maysville
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason County Career Magnet School Kentucky Tech System · Career and Technical School | 07–12 | 0 | — | |
| Mason County High School Mason County | 09–12 | 877 | 19.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White75.1%
- Hispanic5.9%
- Black6.9%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial11.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 4 Maysville schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,668 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Maysville
How many public schools are in Maysville, KY?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Maysville: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 2,668 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Maysville?
Schools with an address in Maysville belong to 2 education agencies, led by Mason County (4 schools), Kentucky Tech System (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Maysville?
Mason County High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Maysville, with 877 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Maysville?
No school with an address in Maysville is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Kentucky.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Maysville schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Maysville public schools is 15.1:1, similar to the Kentucky school median of 15:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Maysville guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Kentucky cities