Brown County Schools & Education
Brown County, Illinois
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
84/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
95.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
95.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,309
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,250
School Score
84/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 63/100
State Score Position
#7
of 102 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Brown County
Measured School Summary
Brown County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 84/100 and a graduation rate of 95.0%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
Brown County spends $9,309 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 34% above the Illinois average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 6.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Brown 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
3 public schools and 1 district 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
84/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #7 of 102 Illinois counties with school score data.
Completion
95.0%
6.2 pts above the state average
Funding context
$9,309
$59 above the state average
School coverage
3
1 district 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
Brown County has 3 public schools across 1 district, 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 Brown 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
Brown 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
#7
of 102 Illinois counties with school score data. The county score is 21 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.
Brown County CUSD 1
Elementary to high school visible
680 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Brown County CUSD 1 is the largest listed district slice, with 3 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 Brown County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
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 Brown 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.
Consolidated Quality in One District
Brown County operates a highly centralized system with 3 schools—one for each level—all managed by a single district. This streamlined approach serves a total of 680 students within a unified community.
Exceptional 95% Graduation Rate
Brown County stands out with a 95.0% graduation rate, significantly outperforming the state average of 88.8%. This achievement is reached with a per-pupil expenditure of $9,309, which aligns closely with the Illinois state average.
One District, One Mission
Brown County CUSD 1 manages every public school student in the county across its three campuses. This 100% market share ensures a consistent educational experience from preschool through graduation.
The Heart of a Small Town
All schools are located in town settings, creating a cohesive campus feel with an average size of 227 students. Brown County Elementary is the largest building with 262 students, ensuring no child gets lost in the crowd.
School Overview
Total Schools
3
in Brown County
Reported Enrollment
680
3 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Brown County
Brown County CUSD 1
3 Public Schools in Brown 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 3 of 3 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brown County Elementary School | Record | Brown County CUSD 1 | Mount Sterling, 62353Town: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 262 |
| Brown County High School | Record | Brown County CUSD 1 | Mount Sterling, 62353Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 212 |
| Brown County Middle School | Record | Brown County CUSD 1 | Mount Sterling, 62353Town: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 206 |
Brown County Elementary School
Brown County CUSD 1
Mount Sterling, 62353 / Town: Remote
Brown County High School
Brown County CUSD 1
Mount Sterling, 62353 / Town: Remote
Brown County Middle School
Brown County CUSD 1
Mount Sterling, 62353 / Town: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,309
State avg $9,250
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Schools in Brown County, Illinois — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Brown County, Illinois?
Brown County operates a highly centralized system with 3 schools—one for each level—all managed by a single district. This streamlined approach serves a total of 680 students within a unified community.
How do schools in Brown County perform academically?
Brown County stands out with a 95.0% graduation rate, significantly outperforming the state average of 88.8%. This achievement is reached with a per-pupil expenditure of $9,309, which aligns closely with the Illinois state average.
What are the major school districts in Brown County, Illinois?
Brown County CUSD 1 manages every public school student in the county across its three campuses. This 100% market share ensures a consistent educational experience from preschool through graduation.
What is the school experience like in Brown County?
All schools are located in town settings, creating a cohesive campus feel with an average size of 227 students. Brown County Elementary is the largest building with 262 students, ensuring no child gets lost in the crowd.
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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.