Fulton County Schools & Education
Fulton 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
88.5%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
88.5%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,259
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,250
School Score
55/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 63/100
State Score Position
#73
of 102 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Fulton County
Measured School Summary
Fulton County performs at an average level with a school score of 55/100 and a solid graduation rate of 88.5%.
Funding Context
Fulton County spends $8,259 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 12% below the Illinois average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 0.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 11% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Fulton 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
24 public schools and 9 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 #73 of 102 Illinois counties with school score data.
Completion
88.5%
0.3 pts below the state average
Funding context
$8,259
$991 below the state average
School coverage
24
9 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
Fulton County has 24 public schools across 9 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 Fulton 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
Fulton 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
#73
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 96% 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.
Canton Union SD 66
Elementary to high school visible
2,150 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
Lewistown CUSD 97
Elementary and high visible
626 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
CUSD 3 Fulton County
Elementary to high school visible
399 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
V I T CUSD 2
Elementary to high school visible
349 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Hancck/Fultn/Schuylr/McDonogh ROE is the largest listed district slice, with 7 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 Fulton County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Fulton 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 Fulton 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 Vast Network of Twenty-Four Schools
Fulton County operates 24 public schools, providing education for 4,302 students across nine districts. The infrastructure is diverse, featuring nine elementary, six middle, and eight high schools. This decentralized system ensures that students in every corner of the county have local access to education.
Canton Union SD 66 Powers the Region
Canton Union SD 66 is the primary educational provider, serving 2,150 students across five dedicated campuses. Outside of Canton, several smaller districts manage the remaining 19 schools in more rural areas. No charter schools exist in Fulton County, as the community relies on its established public district framework.
Small Schools in a Rural Setting
With 17 rural and 7 town schools, the county offers an intimate average school size of just 205 students. Major hubs include Ingersoll Middle and Canton High, which both serve over 640 students. This landscape allows for a highly personalized education, particularly in the smaller outlying elementary schools.
School Overview
Total Schools
24
in Fulton County
Reported Enrollment
4,302
23 schools reporting
School Districts
9
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
9 School Districts in Fulton County
Canton Union SD 66
Abingdon-Avon CUSD 276
Lewistown CUSD 97
CUSD 3 Fulton County
V I T CUSD 2
Astoria CUSD 1
Spoon River Valley CUSD 4
Hancck/Fultn/Schuylr/McDonogh ROE
West Central IL Spec Educ Coop
24 Public Schools in Fulton 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 20 of 24 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ingersoll Middle School | Record | Canton Union SD 66 | Canton, 61520Town: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 645 |
| Canton High School | Record | Canton Union SD 66 | Canton, 61520Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 641 |
| Westview Elementary School | Record | Canton Union SD 66 | Canton, 61520Town: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 398 |
| Central Elem School | Record | Lewistown CUSD 97 | Lewistown, 61542Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 350 |
| Lewistown Jr/Sr High School | Record | Lewistown CUSD 97 | Lewistown, 61542Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 276 |
| Eastview Elementary School | Record | Canton Union SD 66 | Canton, 61520Town: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 265 |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Record | Canton Union SD 66 | Canton, 61520Town: Distant | KG–4 | Primary | 201 |
| Abingdon-Avon Middle Sch | Record | Abingdon-Avon CUSD 276 | Avon, 61415Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 200 |
| V I T Elementary School | Record | V I T CUSD 2 | Table Grove, 61482Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 186 |
| Cuba Elem School | Record | CUSD 3 Fulton County | Cuba, 61427Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 183 |
| Spoon River Valley Elem School | Record | Spoon River Valley CUSD 4 | London Mills, 61544Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 133 |
| Astoria Elem School | Record | Astoria CUSD 1 | Astoria, 61501Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 130 |
| Cuba Sr High School | Record | CUSD 3 Fulton County | Cuba, 61427Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 129 |
| V I T Sr High School | Record | V I T CUSD 2 | Table Grove, 61482Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 92 |
| Cuba Middle School | Record | CUSD 3 Fulton County | Cuba, 61427Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 87 |
| Astoria High School | Record | Astoria CUSD 1 | Astoria, 61501Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 73 |
| Spoon River Valley Sr High Sch | Record | Spoon River Valley CUSD 4 | London Mills, 61544Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 73 |
| V I T Jr High School | Record | V I T CUSD 2 | Table Grove, 61482Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 71 |
| Astoria Junior High School | Record | Astoria CUSD 1 | Astoria, 61501Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 67 |
| Avon Elem Sch | Record | Abingdon-Avon CUSD 276 | Avon, 61415Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 52 |
Westview Elementary School
Canton Union SD 66
Canton, 61520 / Town: Distant
Lewistown Jr/Sr High School
Lewistown CUSD 97
Lewistown, 61542 / Rural: Distant
Eastview Elementary School
Canton Union SD 66
Canton, 61520 / Town: Distant
Lincoln Elementary School
Canton Union SD 66
Canton, 61520 / Town: Distant
Abingdon-Avon Middle Sch
Abingdon-Avon CUSD 276
Avon, 61415 / Rural: Distant
Spoon River Valley Elem School
Spoon River Valley CUSD 4
London Mills, 61544 / Rural: Distant
Spoon River Valley Sr High Sch
Spoon River Valley CUSD 4
London Mills, 61544 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,259
State avg $9,250
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Schools in Fulton County, Illinois — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Fulton County, Illinois?
Fulton County operates 24 public schools, providing education for 4,302 students across nine districts. The infrastructure is diverse, featuring nine elementary, six middle, and eight high schools. This decentralized system ensures that students in every corner of the county have local access to education.
What are the major school districts in Fulton County, Illinois?
Canton Union SD 66 is the primary educational provider, serving 2,150 students across five dedicated campuses. Outside of Canton, several smaller districts manage the remaining 19 schools in more rural areas. No charter schools exist in Fulton County, as the community relies on its established public district framework.
What is the school experience like in Fulton County?
With 17 rural and 7 town schools, the county offers an intimate average school size of just 205 students. Major hubs include Ingersoll Middle and Canton High, which both serve over 640 students. This landscape allows for a highly personalized education, particularly in the smaller outlying elementary schools.
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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.