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Bond County Schools & Education

School Score

75/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Higher Signal

Graduation Rate

91.6%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

91.6%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 88.8%

Per-Pupil Spending

$10,049

National avg $13,239

State avg $9,250

School Score

75/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 63/100

State Score Position

#26

of 102 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Bond County

Measured School Summary

Bond County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 75/100 and a graduation rate of 91.6%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.

Funding Context

Bond County spends $10,049 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 18% above the Illinois average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 9% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Bond County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

8 public schools and 2 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

75/100

Higher measured signal. Ranks #26 of 102 Illinois counties with school score data.

Completion

91.6%

2.8 pts above the state average

Funding context

$10,049

$799 above the state average

School coverage

8

2 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Bond County has 8 public schools across 2 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

Parent decision brief

What Bond County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Small-system county

Bond County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.

State position

#26

of 102 Illinois counties with school score data. The county score is 12 points above the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

Bond County CUSD 2

Elementary to high school visible

1,597 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 1Other 1

5 listed schools in this county slice.

Mulberry Grove CUSD 1

Elementary to high school visible

354 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Bond County CUSD 2 is the largest listed district slice, with 5 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Bond County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Bond County district systems?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Bond County, Illinois

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

Diverse Schooling in Mid-Illinois

Bond County features 8 public schools, including a mix of elementary, middle, and high school facilities. Two districts manage this system, supporting 1,951 students across both town and rural settings.

Bond County CUSD 2 Leadership

Bond County CUSD 2 is the primary district, serving 1,597 students across five schools. The remaining students attend Mulberry Grove CUSD 1, and the county operates zero charter schools.

A Perfect Town-Rural Blend

The county is evenly split between four town and four rural schools, with an average enrollment of 244 students. Greenville Elementary is the largest school with 531 students, while Mulberry Grove Elementary offers a smaller setting of 165.

School Overview

Total Schools

8

in Bond County

Reported Enrollment

1,951

8 schools reporting

School Districts

2

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary3
Middle2
High2
Other1

2 School Districts in Bond County

Bond County CUSD 2

5 schools
1,597 students

Mulberry Grove CUSD 1

3 schools
354 students

8 Public Schools in Bond County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 8 of 8 matching schools

Greenville Elem School

Bond County CUSD 2

Greenville, 62246 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary531 students

Bond Cty Comm Unit 2 High School

Bond County CUSD 2

Greenville, 62246 / Town: Distant

Record9–12High504 students

Greenville Jr High School

Bond County CUSD 2

Greenville, 62246 / Town: Distant

Record6–8Middle300 students

Pocahontas Center

Bond County CUSD 2

Pocahontas, 62275 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–8Primary214 students

Mulberry Grove Elem School

Mulberry Grove CUSD 1

Mulberry Grove, 62262 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary165 students

Mulberry Grove Sr High School

Mulberry Grove CUSD 1

Mulberry Grove, 62262 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High111 students

Mulberry Grove Jr High School

Mulberry Grove CUSD 1

Mulberry Grove, 62262 / Rural: Distant

Record6–8Middle78 students

Bond County CUSD 2 ECC

Bond County CUSD 2

Greenville, 62246 / Town: Distant

RecordPKOther48 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$10,049

State avg $9,250

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Illinois counties have the highest graduation rates?
Edwards County (97.0%), Hamilton County (97.0%), and Johnson County (96.3%) currently lead Illinois among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Illinois?
Across Illinois counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $9,250. The highest current county values are Lake County ($12,962), DuPage County ($12,349), and Jo Daviess County ($12,337). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Bond County?
Bond County has a school score of 75/100, which is a higher measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Bond County?
The high school graduation rate in Bond County is 91.6%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Bond County spend per student?
Bond County spends $10,049 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Bond County, Illinois — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Bond County, Illinois?

Bond County features 8 public schools, including a mix of elementary, middle, and high school facilities. Two districts manage this system, supporting 1,951 students across both town and rural settings.

What are the major school districts in Bond County, Illinois?

Bond County CUSD 2 is the primary district, serving 1,597 students across five schools. The remaining students attend Mulberry Grove CUSD 1, and the county operates zero charter schools.

What is the school experience like in Bond County?

The county is evenly split between four town and four rural schools, with an average enrollment of 244 students. Greenville Elementary is the largest school with 531 students, while Mulberry Grove Elementary offers a smaller setting of 165.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.