Calhoun County Schools & Education
Calhoun County, Illinois
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
49/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
85.6%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
85.6%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,471
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,250
School Score
49/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 63/100
State Score Position
#84
of 102 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Calhoun County
Measured School Summary
Calhoun County performs at an average level with a school score of 49/100 and a solid graduation rate of 85.6%.
Funding Context
Calhoun County spends $8,471 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 23% below the Illinois average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 3.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 8% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Calhoun 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
4 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
49/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #84 of 102 Illinois counties with school score data.
Completion
85.6%
3.2 pts below the state average
Funding context
$8,471
$779 below the state average
School coverage
4
2 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Calhoun County has 4 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 Calhoun 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
Calhoun 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
#84
of 102 Illinois counties with school score data. The county score is 14 points below 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.
Calhoun CUSD 40
Elementary and high visible
522 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Brussels CUSD 42
Elementary and high visible
97 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Brussels CUSD 42 is the largest listed district slice, with 2 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 Calhoun County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Calhoun County district systems?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
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 Calhoun 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.
Essential Education in a Rural Pocket
Calhoun County maintains 4 public schools across two districts, serving a total of 619 students. The infrastructure is streamlined into two elementary and two high school buildings.
Calhoun CUSD 40 Presence
Calhoun CUSD 40 is the primary provider, enrolling 522 students, or 84% of the county's total student population. Brussels CUSD 42 serves the remaining 97 students across two very small campuses.
Purely Rural Schooling
Every school in Calhoun County is classified as rural, with an average enrollment of only 155 students. Brussels Grade School is notably intimate with just 40 students, while Calhoun Elementary is the largest with 362.
School Overview
Total Schools
4
in Calhoun County
Reported Enrollment
619
4 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Calhoun County
Calhoun CUSD 40
Brussels CUSD 42
4 Public Schools in Calhoun 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 4 of 4 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High Sch | Record | Calhoun CUSD 40 | Hardin, 62047Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 362 |
| Calhoun High School | Record | Calhoun CUSD 40 | Hardin, 62047Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 160 |
| Brussels High School | Record | Brussels CUSD 42 | Brussels, 62013Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 57 |
| Brussels Grade School | Record | Brussels CUSD 42 | Brussels, 62013Rural: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 40 |
Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High Sch
Calhoun CUSD 40
Hardin, 62047 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,471
State avg $9,250
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Schools in Calhoun County, Illinois — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Calhoun County, Illinois?
Calhoun County maintains 4 public schools across two districts, serving a total of 619 students. The infrastructure is streamlined into two elementary and two high school buildings.
What are the major school districts in Calhoun County, Illinois?
Calhoun CUSD 40 is the primary provider, enrolling 522 students, or 84% of the county's total student population. Brussels CUSD 42 serves the remaining 97 students across two very small campuses.
What is the school experience like in Calhoun County?
Every school in Calhoun County is classified as rural, with an average enrollment of only 155 students. Brussels Grade School is notably intimate with just 40 students, while Calhoun Elementary is the largest with 362.
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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.