Can I use Christian County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Christian County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Christian County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Christian County?

Start with the 19 listed public schools and 6 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Christian County Schools & Education

Name: Christian County, Illinois Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Christian County, Illinois

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

School Score

66/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

90.9%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

90.9%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 88.8%

Per-Pupil Spending

$8,748

National avg $13,239

State avg $9,250

School Score

66/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 63/100

State Score Position

#38

of 102 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Christian County

Measured School Summary

Christian County performs at an average level with a school score of 66/100 and a solid graduation rate of 90.9%.

Funding Context

Christian County spends $8,748 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 5% above the Illinois average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 5% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Christian 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

19 public schools and 6 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

66/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #38 of 102 Illinois counties with school score data.

Completion

90.9%

2.1 pts above the state average

Funding context

$8,748

$502 below the state average

School coverage

6 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

Christian County has 19 public schools across 6 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.

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Parent decision brief

What Christian 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.

Mixed school landscape

Christian County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.

State position

#38

of 102 Illinois counties with school score data. The county score is 3 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.

Taylorville CUSD 3

Elementary to high school visible

2,262 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 1Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

Pana CUSD 8

Elementary to high school visible

1,172 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 1Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

Central A & M CUD 21

Elementary to high school visible

320 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

Morrisonville CUSD 1

Elementary to high school visible

311 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Central A & M CUD 21 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 Christian County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Christian 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 Christian 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.

A Wide-Ranging Rural Network

Christian County operates 19 public schools across 6 districts, serving a total of 4,610 students. The infrastructure is well-distributed with 8 elementary, 5 middle, and 6 high schools providing local coverage for families.

Taylorville Leads with High Enrollment

Taylorville CUSD 3 is the county's largest district, enrolling 2,262 students across its four campuses. Traditional public education is the standard here, as the county features zero charter schools.

Small-Town and Rural School Life

Education here is personal, with an average school size of 256 students across 11 rural and 8 town settings. Taylorville Sr High School is the largest campus with 781 students, while North Elementary provides a focused primary start.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Christian County

Reported Enrollment

4,610

19 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary8

Middle5

High6

Other0

6 School Districts in Christian County

Taylorville CUSD 3

4 schools

2,262 students

Pana CUSD 8

4 schools

1,172 students

Central A & M CUD 21

5 schools

737 students

Morrisonville CUSD 1

3 schools

311 students

South Fork SD 14

2 schools

301 students

Edinburg CUSD 4

3 schools

244 students

19 Public Schools in Christian 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

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Public schools in Christian County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
Taylorville Sr High School	Record	Taylorville CUSD 3	Taylorville, 62568Town: Distant	9–12	High	781
Taylorville Jr High School	Record	Taylorville CUSD 3	Taylorville, 62568Town: Distant	5–8	Middle	683
North Elem School	Record	Taylorville CUSD 3	Taylorville, 62568Town: Distant	PK–2	Primary	537
Pana Sr High School	Record	Pana CUSD 8	Pana, 62557Town: Distant	9–12	High	392
Washington Elem School	Record	Pana CUSD 8	Pana, 62557Town: Distant	PK–2	Primary	299
Pana Jr High School	Record	Pana CUSD 8	Pana, 62557Town: Distant	6–8	Middle	264
Memorial Elem School	Record	Taylorville CUSD 3	Taylorville, 62568Town: Distant	3–4	Primary	261
Lincoln Elem School	Record	Pana CUSD 8	Pana, 62557Town: Distant	3–5	Primary	217
Morrisonville Elem School	Record	Morrisonville CUSD 1	Morrisonville, 62546Rural: Distant	PK–6	Primary	183
Central A & M Middle School	Record	Central A & M CUD 21	Assumption, 62510Rural: Distant	6–8	Middle	168
South Fork Jr Sr High School	Record	South Fork SD 14	Kincaid, 62540Rural: Distant	6–12	High	155
Bond Primary	Record	Central A & M CUD 21	Assumption, 62510Rural: Distant	PK–1	Primary	152
South Fork Elementary School	Record	South Fork SD 14	Kincaid, 62540Rural: Distant	PK–5	Primary	146
Edinburg Elem School	Record	Edinburg CUSD 4	Edinburg, 62531Rural: Distant	PK–5	Primary	109
Morrisonville High School	Record	Morrisonville CUSD 1	Morrisonville, 62546Rural: Distant	9–12	High	85
Edinburg High School	Record	Edinburg CUSD 4	Edinburg, 62531Rural: Distant	9–12	High	77
Edinburg Jr High School	Record	Edinburg CUSD 4	Edinburg, 62531Rural: Distant	6–8	Middle	58
Morrisonville Jr High School	Record	Morrisonville CUSD 1	Morrisonville, 62546Rural: Distant	7–8	Middle	43
Kemmerer Village School	Record	Central A & M CUD 21	Assumption, 62510Rural: Distant	6–12	Alternative	0

Taylorville Sr High School

Taylorville CUSD 3

Taylorville, 62568 / Town: Distant

Record9–12High781 students

Taylorville Jr High School

Taylorville CUSD 3

Taylorville, 62568 / Town: Distant

Record5–8Middle683 students

North Elem School

Taylorville CUSD 3

Taylorville, 62568 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–2Primary537 students

Pana Sr High School

Pana CUSD 8

Pana, 62557 / Town: Distant

Record9–12High392 students

Washington Elem School

Pana CUSD 8

Pana, 62557 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–2Primary299 students

Pana Jr High School

Pana CUSD 8

Pana, 62557 / Town: Distant

Record6–8Middle264 students

Memorial Elem School

Taylorville CUSD 3

Taylorville, 62568 / Town: Distant

Record3–4Primary261 students

Lincoln Elem School

Pana CUSD 8

Pana, 62557 / Town: Distant

Record3–5Primary217 students

Morrisonville Elem School

Morrisonville CUSD 1

Morrisonville, 62546 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary183 students

Central A & M Middle School

Central A & M CUD 21

Assumption, 62510 / Rural: Distant

Record6–8Middle168 students

South Fork Jr Sr High School

South Fork SD 14

Kincaid, 62540 / Rural: Distant

Record6–12High155 students

Bond Primary

Central A & M CUD 21

Assumption, 62510 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–1Primary152 students

South Fork Elementary School

South Fork SD 14

Kincaid, 62540 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary146 students

Edinburg Elem School

Edinburg CUSD 4

Edinburg, 62531 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary109 students

Morrisonville High School

Morrisonville CUSD 1

Morrisonville, 62546 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High85 students

Edinburg High School

Edinburg CUSD 4

Edinburg, 62531 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High77 students

Edinburg Jr High School

Edinburg CUSD 4

Edinburg, 62531 / Rural: Distant

Record6–8Middle58 students

Morrisonville Jr High School

Morrisonville CUSD 1

Morrisonville, 62546 / Rural: Distant

Record7–8Middle43 students

Kemmerer Village School

Central A & M CUD 21

Assumption, 62510 / Rural: Distant

Record6–12Alternative0 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$8,748

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 Christian County?

Christian County has a school score of 66/100, which is a midrange 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 Christian County?

The high school graduation rate in Christian County is 90.9%, 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 Christian County spend per student?

Christian County spends $8,748 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 Christian County, Illinois — FAQ

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

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

Taylorville CUSD 3 is the county's largest district, enrolling 2,262 students across its four campuses. Traditional public education is the standard here, as the county features zero charter schools.

What is the school experience like in Christian County?

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed 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.

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