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2,507 schools use the "Mustangs" mascot.
Most common states: California (344), Texas (319), Illinois (109)
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The Mustang is one of the coolest and most iconic school mascots out there, and it's easy to see why it's a favorite for many schools. First off, mustangs are tough-sounding but also have a cute and rugged charm to them. These wild horses are known for their speed 🚀 and endurance, making them a perfect symbol for schools that value strength, agility, and determination. In the context of schools, being a Mustang often means embracing a spirit that cannot be broken 🛡️. For example, at W.T. Moore Elementary School, students are proud to be called Mustangs because they see themselves as strong, smart, and ready to tackle life's challenges just like their wild horse counterparts. Mustangs also represent freedom and resilience, as they are horses that have escaped human capture and thrive in the wild. This makes them an inspiring mascot for students who are encouraged to be bold, innovative, and unafraid to take on new challenges. So, whether you're at a school in Montana, where the Mustang mascot is particularly popular, or anywhere else in the USA, being a Mustang is all about embodying that wild, unstoppable spirit that makes you proud to be part of your school community. 🏆
Hear how the Mustangs fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 344 programs flying the Mustangs banner across California. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Taylor Garcia
California Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like Montana. With 31 schools per million residents, the Mustangs is part of daily conversations here.”
Casey Kim
Montana Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Mustangs delivers the perfect animal energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Drew Garcia
Regional Pep Collective
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
2,507 schools in our database use the Mustangs mascot across 51 states.
The Mustangs shows up most in California (344), Texas (319), and Illinois (109). Mt also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Mustangs as a Animal and Mammal mascot. Programs note that it is often described as cute, given a fast-sounding name, and known for its tough tone.
Elementary programs adopt the Mustangs most often (1,309 schools). High School (521) and Other (389) also feature this mascot.