De Witt County Schools & Education
De Witt County, Illinois
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
59/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
86.2%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
86.2%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,354
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,250
School Score
59/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 63/100
State Score Position
#60
of 102 counties by score
Education Data Brief: De Witt County
Measured School Summary
De Witt County performs at an average level with a school score of 59/100 and a solid graduation rate of 86.2%.
Funding Context
De Witt County spends $10,354 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 6% below the Illinois average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 2.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 12% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read De Witt 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 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
59/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #60 of 102 Illinois counties with school score data.
Completion
86.2%
2.6 pts below the state average
Funding context
$10,354
$1,104 above the state average
School coverage
7
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
De Witt County has 7 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 De Witt 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
De Witt 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
#60
of 102 Illinois counties with school score data. The county score is 4 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.
Clinton CUSD 15
Elementary to high school visible
1,684 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
Blue Ridge CUSD 18
Elementary and high visible
460 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Clinton CUSD 15 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 De Witt County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different De Witt 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 De Witt 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.
De Witt County's Compact School System
Seven public schools serve 2,144 students in De Witt County, with a focus on elementary and high school education. Only two districts manage the county's academic infrastructure, ensuring a streamlined administrative approach.
Focus on Clinton CUSD 15
Clinton CUSD 15 is the dominant district, educating 1,684 students across five schools. The remaining 670 students attend Blue Ridge CUSD 18, with no charter options available in the county.
Town-Centered Learning Environments
Five of the seven schools are located in town settings, providing a walkable school feel for many students. Clinton High School is the largest at 483 students, while Blue Ridge High School offers a smaller high school experience with just 188 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
7
in De Witt County
Reported Enrollment
2,144
7 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in De Witt County
Clinton CUSD 15
Blue Ridge CUSD 18
7 Public Schools in De Witt 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton High School | Record | Clinton CUSD 15 | Clinton, 61727Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 483 |
| Clinton Elem School | Record | Clinton CUSD 15 | Clinton, 61727Town: Distant | 2–5 | Primary | 477 |
| Clinton Jr High School | Record | Clinton CUSD 15 | Clinton, 61727Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 370 |
| Ruth M Schneider Elem School | Record | Blue Ridge CUSD 18 | Farmer City, 61842Rural: Distant | PK–3 | Primary | 272 |
| Blue Ridge High School | Record | Blue Ridge CUSD 18 | Farmer City, 61842Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 188 |
| Lincoln Elem School | Record | Clinton CUSD 15 | Clinton, 61727Town: Distant | PK–1 | Primary | 186 |
| Douglas Elem School | Record | Clinton CUSD 15 | Clinton, 61727Town: Distant | PK–1 | Primary | 168 |
Ruth M Schneider Elem School
Blue Ridge CUSD 18
Farmer City, 61842 / Rural: Distant
Blue Ridge High School
Blue Ridge CUSD 18
Farmer City, 61842 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$10,354
State avg $9,250
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Schools in De Witt County, Illinois — FAQ
What does the school system look like in De Witt County, Illinois?
Seven public schools serve 2,144 students in De Witt County, with a focus on elementary and high school education. Only two districts manage the county's academic infrastructure, ensuring a streamlined administrative approach.
What are the major school districts in De Witt County, Illinois?
Clinton CUSD 15 is the dominant district, educating 1,684 students across five schools. The remaining 670 students attend Blue Ridge CUSD 18, with no charter options available in the county.
What is the school experience like in De Witt County?
Five of the seven schools are located in town settings, providing a walkable school feel for many students. Clinton High School is the largest at 483 students, while Blue Ridge High School offers a smaller high school experience with just 188 students.
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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.