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Clark County Schools & Education

School Score

62/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

90.7%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

90.7%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 88.8%

Per-Pupil Spending

$8,288

National avg $13,239

State avg $9,250

School Score

62/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 63/100

State Score Position

#53

of 102 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Clark County

Measured School Summary

Clark County performs at an average level with a school score of 62/100 and a solid graduation rate of 90.7%.

Funding Context

Clark County spends $8,288 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 1% below the Illinois average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 10% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Clark 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

9 public schools and 4 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

62/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #53 of 102 Illinois counties with school score data.

Completion

90.7%

1.9 pts above the state average

Funding context

$8,288

$962 below the state average

School coverage

9

4 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

Clark County has 9 public schools across 4 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.

Parent decision brief

What Clark 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.

Dominant-district county

Eastern IL Area of Spec Educ carries most of the listed public-school system, with 7 of 9 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.

State position

#53

of 102 Illinois counties with school score data. The county score is roughly in line with 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.

Marshall CUSD 2C

Elementary to high school visible

1,224 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 1Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

Casey-Westfield CUSD 4C

Elementary and high visible

899 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

Martinsville CUSD 3C

Elementary and high visible

378 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

Eastern IL Area of Spec Educ

Other grade structure

0 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 0Other 1

1 listed school in this county slice.

District reality check

Eastern IL Area of Spec Educ is the largest listed district slice, with 7 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 Clark County?

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

Focused Town-Centered Education

Clark County supports 9 public schools and 2,501 students managed by 4 school districts. The system is compact, featuring a balanced mix of 4 elementary schools and 3 high schools.

Marshall and Casey-Westfield Lead

Marshall CUSD 2C is the largest district by enrollment, serving 1,224 students across four schools. Casey-Westfield follows with 899 students, contributing to a stable, traditional public school environment with no charters.

An Intimate, Town-Based Feeling

With 7 of the 9 schools located in town settings, the average enrollment is a manageable 313 students. Monroe Elementary is the largest campus with 534 students, while South Elementary offers a smaller, early-childhood environment.

School Overview

Total Schools

9

in Clark County

Reported Enrollment

2,501

9 schools reporting

School Districts

4

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary4
Middle1
High3
Other1

4 School Districts in Clark County

Marshall CUSD 2C

4 schools
1,224 students

Casey-Westfield CUSD 4C

2 schools
899 students

Martinsville CUSD 3C

2 schools
378 students

Eastern IL Area of Spec Educ

7 schools
0 students

9 Public Schools in Clark 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

Level

Showing 9 of 9 matching schools

Monroe Elem School

Casey-Westfield CUSD 4C

Casey, 62420 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary534 students

North Elem School

Marshall CUSD 2C

Marshall, 62441 / Town: Distant

Record3–6Primary392 students

Casey-Westfield Jr/Sr HS

Casey-Westfield CUSD 4C

Casey, 62420 / Town: Distant

Record7–12High365 students

Marshall High School

Marshall CUSD 2C

Marshall, 62441 / Town: Distant

Record9–12High349 students

South Elem School

Marshall CUSD 2C

Marshall, 62441 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–2Primary293 students

Martinsville Elem School

Martinsville CUSD 3C

Martinsville, 62442 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary230 students

Marshall Jr High School

Marshall CUSD 2C

Marshall, 62441 / Town: Distant

Record7–8Middle190 students

Martinsville Jr- Sr High School

Martinsville CUSD 3C

Martinsville, 62442 / Rural: Distant

Record7–12High148 students

H E L P Marshall

Eastern IL Area of Spec Educ

Marshall, 62441 / Town: Distant

RecordPKSpecial Education0 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$8,288

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 Clark County?
Clark County has a school score of 62/100, 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 Clark County?
The high school graduation rate in Clark County is 90.7%, 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 Clark County spend per student?
Clark County spends $8,288 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 Clark County, Illinois — FAQ

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

Clark County supports 9 public schools and 2,501 students managed by 4 school districts. The system is compact, featuring a balanced mix of 4 elementary schools and 3 high schools.

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

Marshall CUSD 2C is the largest district by enrollment, serving 1,224 students across four schools. Casey-Westfield follows with 899 students, contributing to a stable, traditional public school environment with no charters.

What is the school experience like in Clark County?

With 7 of the 9 schools located in town settings, the average enrollment is a manageable 313 students. Monroe Elementary is the largest campus with 534 students, while South Elementary offers a smaller, early-childhood environment.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed 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.