Edgar County Schools & Education
Edgar County, Illinois
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
66/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
92.2%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.2%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,843
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,250
School Score
66/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 63/100
State Score Position
#42
of 102 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Edgar County
Measured School Summary
Edgar County performs at an average level with a school score of 66/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.2%.
Funding Context
At $7,843 per pupil, Edgar County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 4% above the Illinois average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 15% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Edgar 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
18 public schools and 7 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 #42 of 102 Illinois counties with school score data.
Completion
92.2%
3.4 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,843
$1,407 below the state average
School coverage
18
7 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
Edgar County has 18 public schools across 7 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 Edgar 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
Edgar 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
#42
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 94% 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.
Paris-Union SD 95
Elementary to high school visible
1,229 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
Paris CUSD 4
Elementary to high school visible
627 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Shiloh CUSD 1
Elementary and high visible
371 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Edgar County CUD 6
Elementary to high school visible
295 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Clk/Cls/Cmbn/Dglas/Edgr/Mltr/Shlb is the largest listed district slice, with 8 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 Edgar County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Edgar 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?
Which schools are missing enrollment or ratio fields, and does the district publish a newer local profile than the NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data?
Education Overview
About Schools in Edgar 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.
Edgar County's Community-Based Schools
Eighteen public schools provide education to 2,700 students across Edgar County. Seven different school districts manage a mix of elementary, middle, and high schools throughout the region.
Strong Graduation Rates on Lean Funding
Edgar County maintains a 92.2% graduation rate, significantly beating the national 87% average. This success occurs despite per-pupil spending of $7,843, which is about $1,400 less than the Illinois state average.
Paris-Union SD 95 at the Center
Paris-Union SD 95 is the county's primary district, enrolling 1,229 students across five schools. Traditional public schools make up 100% of the county's offerings, as there are no charter schools in operation.
Small, Personalized Rural Classrooms
With an average school size of only 180 students, Edgar County offers an incredibly intimate learning environment. Schools are spread across 11 rural and 7 town locations, with Paris Cooperative High School being the largest at 367 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
18
in Edgar County
Reported Enrollment
2,700
17 schools reporting
School Districts
7
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
7 School Districts in Edgar County
Paris-Union SD 95
Paris CUSD 4
Shiloh CUSD 1
Edgar County CUD 6
Kansas CUSD 3
Clk/Cls/Cmbn/Dglas/Edgr/Mltr/Shlb
Paris Cooperative High School
18 Public Schools in Edgar 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 18 of 18 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paris Cooperative High School 95 | Record | Paris-Union SD 95 | Paris, 61944Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 367 |
| Crestwood Elem School | Record | Paris CUSD 4 | Paris, 61944Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 309 |
| Memorial Elementary School | Record | Paris-Union SD 95 | Paris, 61944Town: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 286 |
| Mayo Middle School | Record | Paris-Union SD 95 | Paris, 61944Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 250 |
| Carolyn Wenz Elem School | Record | Paris-Union SD 95 | Paris, 61944Town: Distant | 3–5 | Primary | 244 |
| Shiloh High School | Record | Shiloh CUSD 1 | Hume, 61932Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 198 |
| Paris Cooperative High School 4 | Record | Paris CUSD 4 | Paris, 61944Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 190 |
| Shiloh Elementary School | Record | Shiloh CUSD 1 | Hume, 61932Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 173 |
| Chrisman Elem School | Record | Edgar County CUD 6 | Chrisman, 61924Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 129 |
| Crestwood Jr High School | Record | Paris CUSD 4 | Paris, 61944Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 128 |
| Chrisman High School | Record | Edgar County CUD 6 | Chrisman, 61924Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 97 |
| Kansas Elem School | Record | Kansas CUSD 3 | Kansas, 61933Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 96 |
| Creative Center for Children | Record | Paris-Union SD 95 | Paris, 61944Town: Distant | PK | Other | 82 |
| Kansas High School | Record | Kansas CUSD 3 | Kansas, 61933Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 82 |
| Chrisman-Scottland Jr High School | Record | Edgar County CUD 6 | Chrisman, 61924Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 69 |
| Paris Bridges | Record | Clk/Cls/Cmbn/Dglas/Edgr/Mltr/Shlb | Paris, 61944Town: Distant | 6–12 | Alternative | 0 |
| Paris Cooperative High School | Record | Paris Cooperative High School | Paris, 61944Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 0 |
| Treatment & Learning Center | Record | Eastern IL Area of Spec Educ | Kansas, 61933Rural: Remote | — | Special Education | — |
Paris Cooperative High School 95
Paris-Union SD 95
Paris, 61944 / Rural: Fringe
Memorial Elementary School
Paris-Union SD 95
Paris, 61944 / Town: Distant
Chrisman-Scottland Jr High School
Edgar County CUD 6
Chrisman, 61924 / Rural: Distant
Paris Bridges
Clk/Cls/Cmbn/Dglas/Edgr/Mltr/Shlb
Paris, 61944 / Town: Distant
Paris Cooperative High School
Paris Cooperative High School
Paris, 61944 / Rural: Fringe
Treatment & Learning Center
Eastern IL Area of Spec Educ
Kansas, 61933 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,843
State avg $9,250
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Schools in Edgar County, Illinois — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Edgar County, Illinois?
Eighteen public schools provide education to 2,700 students across Edgar County. Seven different school districts manage a mix of elementary, middle, and high schools throughout the region.
How do schools in Edgar County perform academically?
Edgar County maintains a 92.2% graduation rate, significantly beating the national 87% average. This success occurs despite per-pupil spending of $7,843, which is about $1,400 less than the Illinois state average.
What are the major school districts in Edgar County, Illinois?
Paris-Union SD 95 is the county's primary district, enrolling 1,229 students across five schools. Traditional public schools make up 100% of the county's offerings, as there are no charter schools in operation.
What is the school experience like in Edgar County?
With an average school size of only 180 students, Edgar County offers an incredibly intimate learning environment. Schools are spread across 11 rural and 7 town locations, with Paris Cooperative High School being the largest at 367 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.