Gallatin County Schools & Education
Gallatin County, Illinois
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
82/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
95.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
95.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,862
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,250
School Score
82/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 63/100
State Score Position
#11
of 102 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Gallatin County
Measured School Summary
Gallatin County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 82/100 and a graduation rate of 95.0%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
Gallatin County spends $8,862 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 30% above the Illinois average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 6.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 4% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Gallatin 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
82/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #11 of 102 Illinois counties with school score data.
Completion
95.0%
6.2 pts above the state average
Funding context
$8,862
$388 below 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
Gallatin 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 Gallatin 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
Gallatin 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
#11
of 102 Illinois counties with school score data. The county score is 19 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.
Gallatin CUSD 7
Elementary to high school visible
704 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Gallatin CUSD 7 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 Gallatin County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
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 Gallatin 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.
One Unified District for Gallatin Students
Gallatin County simplifies education with a single district, Gallatin CUSD 7, which serves all 704 students. This streamlined system consists of exactly three schools: one elementary, one middle, and one high school. This structure creates a unified educational journey from preschool through graduation.
A Single District Serving the Community
Gallatin CUSD 7 is the sole educational authority, managing 100% of the county's public enrollment. The district is home to Gallatin Elementary (288 students), Gallatin Junior High (201 students), and Gallatin High (215 students). Without any charter schools, the community remains focused on this central, successful public system.
A Consistent Rural Education Experience
All three schools in the county are classified as rural, offering a consistent and quiet learning environment. The average school size is 235 students, ensuring that every child is part of a close-knit peer group. This 'all-in-one' campus feel means students grow up alongside the same classmates from start to finish.
School Overview
Total Schools
3
in Gallatin County
Reported Enrollment
704
3 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Gallatin County
Gallatin CUSD 7
3 Public Schools in Gallatin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallatin Elementary School | Record | Gallatin CUSD 7 | Junction, 62954Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 288 |
| Gallatin High School | Record | Gallatin CUSD 7 | Junction, 62954Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 215 |
| Gallatin Junior High School | Record | Gallatin CUSD 7 | Junction, 62954Rural: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 201 |
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,862
State avg $9,250
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Schools in Gallatin County, Illinois — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Gallatin County, Illinois?
Gallatin County simplifies education with a single district, Gallatin CUSD 7, which serves all 704 students. This streamlined system consists of exactly three schools: one elementary, one middle, and one high school. This structure creates a unified educational journey from preschool through graduation.
What are the major school districts in Gallatin County, Illinois?
Gallatin CUSD 7 is the sole educational authority, managing 100% of the county's public enrollment. The district is home to Gallatin Elementary (288 students), Gallatin Junior High (201 students), and Gallatin High (215 students). Without any charter schools, the community remains focused on this central, successful public system.
What is the school experience like in Gallatin County?
All three schools in the county are classified as rural, offering a consistent and quiet learning environment. The average school size is 235 students, ensuring that every child is part of a close-knit peer group. This 'all-in-one' campus feel means students grow up alongside the same classmates from start to finish.
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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.