Edwards County Schools & Education
Edwards County, Illinois
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
89/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
97.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
97.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,354
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,250
School Score
89/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 63/100
State Score Position
#3
of 102 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Edwards County
Measured School Summary
Edwards County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 89/100 and a graduation rate of 97.0%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
Edwards County spends $9,354 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 41% above the Illinois average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 8.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Edwards 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
3 public schools and 1 district 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
89/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #3 of 102 Illinois counties with school score data.
Completion
97.0%
8.2 pts above the state average
Funding context
$9,354
$104 above the state average
School coverage
3
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Edwards County has 3 public schools across 1 district, 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 Edwards 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
Edwards 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
#3
of 102 Illinois counties with school score data. The county score is 26 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.
Edwards County CUSD 1
Elementary and high visible
835 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Edwards County CUSD 1 is the largest listed district slice, with 3 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 Edwards County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
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 Edwards 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 Unified School Experience
Edwards County operates a streamlined system of just three schools managed by a single county-wide district. This compact infrastructure serves 835 total students from primary through high school.
The Edwards County CUSD 1 Model
Edwards County CUSD 1 manages every public student in the county, ensuring consistent standards across all three campuses. No charter schools exist here, as the community remains focused on its unified district model.
Deeply Rural and Collaborative
All schools in the county are rural, creating a cohesive community atmosphere for every student. Albion Grade School is the largest facility with 409 students, while West Salem Grade School offers an even smaller setting with 164 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
3
in Edwards County
Reported Enrollment
835
3 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Edwards County
Edwards County CUSD 1
3 Public Schools in Edwards 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 3 of 3 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albion Grade School | Record | Edwards County CUSD 1 | Albion, 62806Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 409 |
| Edwards County High School | Record | Edwards County CUSD 1 | Albion, 62806Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 262 |
| West Salem Grade School | Record | Edwards County CUSD 1 | West Salem, 62476Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 164 |
Edwards County High School
Edwards County CUSD 1
Albion, 62806 / Rural: Remote
West Salem Grade School
Edwards County CUSD 1
West Salem, 62476 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,354
State avg $9,250
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Schools in Edwards County, Illinois — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Edwards County, Illinois?
Edwards County operates a streamlined system of just three schools managed by a single county-wide district. This compact infrastructure serves 835 total students from primary through high school.
What are the major school districts in Edwards County, Illinois?
Edwards County CUSD 1 manages every public student in the county, ensuring consistent standards across all three campuses. No charter schools exist here, as the community remains focused on its unified district model.
What is the school experience like in Edwards County?
All schools in the county are rural, creating a cohesive community atmosphere for every student. Albion Grade School is the largest facility with 409 students, while West Salem Grade School offers an even smaller setting with 164 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.