Bond County Schools & Education
Bond County, Illinois
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool 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.
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
5 listed schools in this county slice.
Mulberry Grove CUSD 1
Elementary to high school visible
354 students
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
2 School Districts in Bond County
Bond County CUSD 2
Mulberry Grove CUSD 1
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 dataLevel
Showing 8 of 8 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville Elem School | Record | Bond County CUSD 2 | Greenville, 62246Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 531 |
| Bond Cty Comm Unit 2 High School | Record | Bond County CUSD 2 | Greenville, 62246Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 504 |
| Greenville Jr High School | Record | Bond County CUSD 2 | Greenville, 62246Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 300 |
| Pocahontas Center | Record | Bond County CUSD 2 | Pocahontas, 62275Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 214 |
| Mulberry Grove Elem School | Record | Mulberry Grove CUSD 1 | Mulberry Grove, 62262Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 165 |
| Mulberry Grove Sr High School | Record | Mulberry Grove CUSD 1 | Mulberry Grove, 62262Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 111 |
| Mulberry Grove Jr High School | Record | Mulberry Grove CUSD 1 | Mulberry Grove, 62262Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 78 |
| Bond County CUSD 2 ECC | Record | Bond County CUSD 2 | Greenville, 62246Town: Distant | PK | Other | 48 |
Greenville Elem School
Bond County CUSD 2
Greenville, 62246 / Town: Distant
Bond Cty Comm Unit 2 High School
Bond County CUSD 2
Greenville, 62246 / Town: Distant
Greenville Jr High School
Bond County CUSD 2
Greenville, 62246 / Town: Distant
Mulberry Grove Elem School
Mulberry Grove CUSD 1
Mulberry Grove, 62262 / Rural: Distant
Mulberry Grove Sr High School
Mulberry Grove CUSD 1
Mulberry Grove, 62262 / Rural: Distant
Mulberry Grove Jr High School
Mulberry Grove CUSD 1
Mulberry Grove, 62262 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$10,049
State avg $9,250
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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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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.