Effingham County Schools & Education
Effingham County, Illinois
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
55/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
91.4%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
91.4%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,388
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,250
School Score
55/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 63/100
State Score Position
#74
of 102 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Effingham County
Measured School Summary
Effingham County performs at an average level with a school score of 55/100 and a solid graduation rate of 91.4%.
Funding Context
At $7,388 per pupil, Effingham County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 13% below the Illinois average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 20% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Effingham 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 5 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
55/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #74 of 102 Illinois counties with school score data.
Completion
91.4%
2.6 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,388
$1,862 below the state average
School coverage
18
5 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
Effingham County has 18 public schools across 5 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 Effingham 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
Effingham 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
#74
of 102 Illinois counties with school score data. The county score is 8 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.
Effingham CUSD 40
Elementary to high school visible
2,314 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
Teutopolis CUSD 50
Elementary to high school visible
1,081 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Altamont CUSD 10
Elementary and high visible
666 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Dieterich CUSD 30
Elementary and high visible
609 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Effingham CUSD 40 is the largest listed district slice, with 6 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 Effingham County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Effingham 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 Effingham 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 Solid Network of Five School Districts
Effingham County manages a robust infrastructure of 18 public schools serving 5,027 students across five distinct districts. The landscape includes seven elementary, three middle, and six high schools, plus two specialized campuses. This distribution provides a comprehensive educational framework for the county's growing student population.
Effingham CUSD 40 Leads Local Education
Effingham CUSD 40 stands as the regional leader, overseeing six schools and a student body of 2,314. Teutopolis CUSD 50 follows with 1,081 students across its three local campuses. There are currently no charter schools in the county, maintaining a traditional public district structure.
A Blend of Town and Rural Learning
The educational experience is split between 10 town-based and 8 rural schools, with an average school size of 335 students. Learners range from large environments like Effingham High School, with 734 students, to more intimate primary settings. This mix allows families to choose between larger central hubs and smaller, community-focused rural campuses.
School Overview
Total Schools
18
in Effingham County
Reported Enrollment
5,027
18 schools reporting
School Districts
5
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
5 School Districts in Effingham County
Effingham CUSD 40
Teutopolis CUSD 50
Altamont CUSD 10
Dieterich CUSD 30
Beecher City CUSD 20
18 Public Schools in Effingham 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Effingham High School | Record | Effingham CUSD 40 | Effingham, 62401Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 734 |
| Teutopolis Grade School | Record | Teutopolis CUSD 50 | Teutopolis, 62467Town: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 582 |
| Effingham Junior High School | Record | Effingham CUSD 40 | Effingham, 62401Town: Remote | 6–9 | Middle | 522 |
| Central Grade School | Record | Effingham CUSD 40 | Effingham, 62401Rural: Fringe | 2–6 | Primary | 498 |
| Altamont Grade School | Record | Altamont CUSD 10 | Altamont, 62411Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 433 |
| Dieterich Elem School | Record | Dieterich CUSD 30 | Dieterich, 62424Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 342 |
| Teutopolis High School | Record | Teutopolis CUSD 50 | Teutopolis, 62467Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 321 |
| South Side Grade School | Record | Effingham CUSD 40 | Effingham, 62401Town: Remote | 1–3 | Primary | 268 |
| Dieterich Jr/Sr High School | Record | Dieterich CUSD 30 | Dieterich, 62424Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 267 |
| Altamont High School | Record | Altamont CUSD 10 | Altamont, 62411Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 233 |
| Beecher City Grade School | Record | Beecher City CUSD 20 | Beecher City, 62414Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 191 |
| Teutopolis Junior High School | Record | Teutopolis CUSD 50 | Teutopolis, 62467Rural: Fringe | 7–8 | Middle | 178 |
| Early Learning Center | Record | Effingham CUSD 40 | Effingham, 62401Town: Remote | KG | Primary | 172 |
| Beecher City Jr-Sr High School | Record | Beecher City CUSD 20 | Beecher City, 62414Rural: Remote | 6–12 | High | 166 |
| Effingham Unit 40 Preschool | Record | Effingham CUSD 40 | Effingham, 62401Town: Remote | PK | Other | 120 |
| Aspire Alternative High School | Record | Bnd/Chrstn/Effngh/Fytt/Mntgmr ROE | Effingham, 62401Town: Remote | 9–12 | Alternative | 0 |
| Fresh Start Treatment & Learning | Record | Eastern IL Area of Spec Educ | Effingham, 62401Town: Remote | KG–12 | Special Education | 0 |
| Tristar Acad Safe Sch Program | Record | Bnd/Chrstn/Effngh/Fytt/Mntgmr ROE | Effingham, 62401Town: Remote | 6–9 | Alternative | 0 |
Teutopolis Grade School
Teutopolis CUSD 50
Teutopolis, 62467 / Town: Remote
Effingham Junior High School
Effingham CUSD 40
Effingham, 62401 / Town: Remote
Dieterich Elem School
Dieterich CUSD 30
Dieterich, 62424 / Rural: Distant
Dieterich Jr/Sr High School
Dieterich CUSD 30
Dieterich, 62424 / Rural: Distant
Beecher City Grade School
Beecher City CUSD 20
Beecher City, 62414 / Rural: Remote
Teutopolis Junior High School
Teutopolis CUSD 50
Teutopolis, 62467 / Rural: Fringe
Beecher City Jr-Sr High School
Beecher City CUSD 20
Beecher City, 62414 / Rural: Remote
Effingham Unit 40 Preschool
Effingham CUSD 40
Effingham, 62401 / Town: Remote
Aspire Alternative High School
Bnd/Chrstn/Effngh/Fytt/Mntgmr ROE
Effingham, 62401 / Town: Remote
Fresh Start Treatment & Learning
Eastern IL Area of Spec Educ
Effingham, 62401 / Town: Remote
Tristar Acad Safe Sch Program
Bnd/Chrstn/Effngh/Fytt/Mntgmr ROE
Effingham, 62401 / Town: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,388
State avg $9,250
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Schools in Effingham County, Illinois — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Effingham County, Illinois?
Effingham County manages a robust infrastructure of 18 public schools serving 5,027 students across five distinct districts. The landscape includes seven elementary, three middle, and six high schools, plus two specialized campuses. This distribution provides a comprehensive educational framework for the county's growing student population.
What are the major school districts in Effingham County, Illinois?
Effingham CUSD 40 stands as the regional leader, overseeing six schools and a student body of 2,314. Teutopolis CUSD 50 follows with 1,081 students across its three local campuses. There are currently no charter schools in the county, maintaining a traditional public district structure.
What is the school experience like in Effingham County?
The educational experience is split between 10 town-based and 8 rural schools, with an average school size of 335 students. Learners range from large environments like Effingham High School, with 734 students, to more intimate primary settings. This mix allows families to choose between larger central hubs and smaller, community-focused rural campuses.
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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.