Carroll County Schools & Education
Carroll County, Illinois
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
81/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
93.4%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
93.4%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,688
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,250
School Score
81/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 63/100
State Score Position
#13
of 102 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Carroll County
Measured School Summary
Carroll County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 81/100 and a graduation rate of 93.4%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
Carroll County spends $9,688 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 29% above the Illinois average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 4.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 5% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Carroll 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
7 public schools and 3 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
81/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #13 of 102 Illinois counties with school score data.
Completion
93.4%
4.6 pts above the state average
Funding context
$9,688
$438 above the state average
School coverage
7
3 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
Carroll County has 7 public schools across 3 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 Carroll 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.
Higher-signal county
Carroll County screens well on the measured county-level school signal. The next check is whether that strength is broad across districts or concentrated in a few school pathways.
State position
#13
of 102 Illinois counties with school score data. The county score is 18 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.
West Carroll CUSD 314
Elementary to high school visible
895 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Eastland CUSD 308
Elementary and high visible
714 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Chadwick-Milledgeville CUSD 399
Elementary and high visible
408 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
West Carroll CUSD 314 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 Carroll County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Carroll 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 Carroll 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.
Efficiency Across Seven Schools
Carroll County serves 2,017 students through a network of 7 public schools. These are managed by three districts, providing a mix of three elementary and three high school campuses.
Strong Success in Graduation Rates
Carroll County achieves an impressive 93.4% graduation rate, well above the 88.8% state average. The county invests $9,688 per pupil, effectively utilizing funds to exceed Illinois academic benchmarks.
West Carroll Leads the Way
West Carroll CUSD 314 is the largest district, serving 895 students across 3 schools. Eastland CUSD 308 follows with 714 students, and no charter schools are available in the county.
Rural Focus with Diverse Sizes
Six of the seven schools are in rural locales, with an average size of 288 students. West Carroll Primary is the largest campus at 416 students, while the Chadwick-Milledgeville system provides a smaller alternative.
School Overview
Total Schools
7
in Carroll County
Reported Enrollment
2,017
7 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Carroll County
West Carroll CUSD 314
Eastland CUSD 308
Chadwick-Milledgeville CUSD 399
7 Public Schools in Carroll 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 7 of 7 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Carroll Primary | Record | West Carroll CUSD 314 | Savanna, 61074Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 416 |
| Eastland Elementary School | Record | Eastland CUSD 308 | Shannon, 61078Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 377 |
| Eastland Jr/Sr High School | Record | Eastland CUSD 308 | Lanark, 61046Rural: Remote | 6–12 | High | 337 |
| West Carroll High School | Record | West Carroll CUSD 314 | Savanna, 61074Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 286 |
| Chadwick-Milledgeville Elem Sch | Record | Chadwick-Milledgeville CUSD 399 | Milledgeville, 61051Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 218 |
| West Carroll Middle School | Record | West Carroll CUSD 314 | Mount Carroll, 61053Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 193 |
| Chadwick-Milledgeville Jr HS | Record | Chadwick-Milledgeville CUSD 399 | Milledgeville, 61051Rural: Remote | 6–12 | High | 190 |
West Carroll Primary
West Carroll CUSD 314
Savanna, 61074 / Rural: Fringe
Eastland Elementary School
Eastland CUSD 308
Shannon, 61078 / Rural: Distant
West Carroll High School
West Carroll CUSD 314
Savanna, 61074 / Town: Distant
Chadwick-Milledgeville Elem Sch
Chadwick-Milledgeville CUSD 399
Milledgeville, 61051 / Rural: Remote
West Carroll Middle School
West Carroll CUSD 314
Mount Carroll, 61053 / Rural: Distant
Chadwick-Milledgeville Jr HS
Chadwick-Milledgeville CUSD 399
Milledgeville, 61051 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,688
State avg $9,250
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Schools in Carroll County, Illinois — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Carroll County, Illinois?
Carroll County serves 2,017 students through a network of 7 public schools. These are managed by three districts, providing a mix of three elementary and three high school campuses.
How do schools in Carroll County perform academically?
Carroll County achieves an impressive 93.4% graduation rate, well above the 88.8% state average. The county invests $9,688 per pupil, effectively utilizing funds to exceed Illinois academic benchmarks.
What are the major school districts in Carroll County, Illinois?
West Carroll CUSD 314 is the largest district, serving 895 students across 3 schools. Eastland CUSD 308 follows with 714 students, and no charter schools are available in the county.
What is the school experience like in Carroll County?
Six of the seven schools are in rural locales, with an average size of 288 students. West Carroll Primary is the largest campus at 416 students, while the Chadwick-Milledgeville system provides a smaller alternative.
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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.