Clinton County Schools & Education
Clinton County, Illinois
NCES + U.S. Census BureauSchool Score
56/100
Higher = better
Rating
Average
Graduation Rate
88.2%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
88.2%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,454
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,250
School Score
56/100
Higher = better
State avg 63/100
Student-Teacher Ratio
N/A
National avg 15.8 : 1
Free Lunch (Median)
N/A
National median 48.2%
State School Rank
#72
of 102 counties (1 = best)
Education Advisory: Clinton County
School Verdict
Clinton County performs at an average level with a school score of 56/100 and a solid graduation rate of 88.2%.
Funding Context
Clinton County spends $8,454 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Attainment Context
Educational attainment data for Clinton County is not available.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 11% below the Illinois average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 0.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 9% lower than the state norm.
Education Overview
About Schools in Clinton County, Illinois
Highly Distributed District Network
Clinton County features 19 public schools serving 5,324 students across 12 different districts. This unique structure provides a high density of elementary options, with 13 primary schools serving local neighborhoods.
Graduation Rates Match National Benchmarks
The county's graduation rate of 88.2% sits comfortably above the national average of 87%. While the per-pupil spending of $8,454 is below the state average, the county maintains a solid composite school score of 55.7.
Wesclin and Carlyle Drive Enrollment
Wesclin CUSD 3 is the largest district, managing four schools and 1,346 students. Traditional public education is the sole model in the county, with no charter schools operating within the 12 districts.
A Town-Centric, Small-School Feel
The average school size is 280 students, and over half of the campuses are located in town settings. Central Community High School is the county's largest with 620 students, followed closely by Wesclin Middle School.
Choose Your Perfect School District
With 12 different districts to choose from, Clinton County offers homebuyers an unusual variety of educational environments. Use school quality as a guide to explore homes in Aviston, Breese, or Carlyle.
School Overview
Total Schools
19
in Clinton County
Total Enrollment
5,324
students
School Districts
12
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
Student-Teacher Ratio
—
county average
Free Lunch (Median)
—
of students countywide
School Type Breakdown
12 School Districts in Clinton County
Wesclin CUSD 3
Carlyle CUSD 1
Central CHSD 71
Breese ESD 12
Aviston SD 21
Germantown SD 60
St Rose SD 14-15
Bartelso SD 57
Albers SD 63
Willow Grove SD 46
19 Public Schools in Clinton County
| School Name | District | Grades | Type | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Comm High School | Central CHSD 71 | 9–12 | High | 620 |
| Wesclin Middle School | Wesclin CUSD 3 | 4–8 | Middle | 475 |
| Aviston Elem School | Aviston SD 21 | PK–8 | Primary | 429 |
| Breese Elem School | Breese ESD 12 | 2–8 | Middle | 420 |
| Carlyle Elementary School | Carlyle CUSD 1 | PK–4 | Primary | 384 |
| Wesclin Sr High School | Wesclin CUSD 3 | 9–12 | High | 373 |
| Carlyle Junior High School | Carlyle CUSD 1 | 5–8 | Middle | 296 |
| New Baden Elementary School | Wesclin CUSD 3 | PK–3 | Primary | 290 |
| Carlyle High School | Carlyle CUSD 1 | 9–12 | High | 282 |
| Schiller Elem School | Centralia SD 135 | PK–1 | Primary | 262 |
| Germantown Elem School | Germantown SD 60 | PK–8 | Primary | 239 |
| Trenton Elem School | Wesclin CUSD 3 | PK–3 | Primary | 208 |
| Beckemeyer Elem School | Breese ESD 12 | PK–1 | Primary | 185 |
| St Rose Elem School | St Rose SD 14-15 | PK–8 | Primary | 172 |
| Bartelso Elem School | Bartelso SD 57 | PK–8 | Primary | 164 |
| Albers Elem School | Albers SD 63 | PK–8 | Primary | 157 |
| Willow Grove Elem School | Willow Grove SD 46 | PK–8 | Primary | 146 |
| North Wamac Grade School | North Wamac SD 186 | KG–8 | Primary | 133 |
| Damiansville Elem School | Damiansville SD 62 | PK–8 | Primary | 89 |
Educational Attainment
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,454
State avg $9,250
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Schools in Clinton County, Illinois — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Clinton County, Illinois?
Clinton County features 19 public schools serving 5,324 students across 12 different districts. This unique structure provides a high density of elementary options, with 13 primary schools serving local neighborhoods.
How do schools in Clinton County perform academically?
The county's graduation rate of 88.2% sits comfortably above the national average of 87%. While the per-pupil spending of $8,454 is below the state average, the county maintains a solid composite school score of 55.7.
What are the major school districts in Clinton County, Illinois?
Wesclin CUSD 3 is the largest district, managing four schools and 1,346 students. Traditional public education is the sole model in the county, with no charter schools operating within the 12 districts.
What is the school experience like in Clinton County?
The average school size is 280 students, and over half of the campuses are located in town settings. Central Community High School is the county's largest with 620 students, followed closely by Wesclin Middle School.
How can I find homes near good schools in Clinton County, Illinois?
With 12 different districts to choose from, Clinton County offers homebuyers an unusual variety of educational environments. Use school quality as a guide to explore homes in Aviston, Breese, or Carlyle.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.