Hancock County Schools & Education
Hancock County, Illinois
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
45/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
83.3%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
83.3%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,517
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,250
School Score
45/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 63/100
State Score Position
#94
of 102 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Hancock County
Measured School Summary
Hancock County has midrange measured school signals (score: 45/100) with a graduation rate of 83.3%, which warrants review in official state and district records.
Funding Context
Hancock County spends $8,517 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 29% below the Illinois average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 5.5 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 8% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Hancock 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
15 public schools and 8 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
45/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #94 of 102 Illinois counties with school score data.
Completion
83.3%
5.5 pts below the state average
Funding context
$8,517
$733 below the state average
School coverage
15
8 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
Hancock County has 15 public schools across 8 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 Hancock 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
Hancock 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
#94
of 102 Illinois counties with school score data. The county score is 18 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 93% 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.
Hamilton CCSD 328
Elementary and high visible
589 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Southeastern CUSD 337
Elementary and high visible
454 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Warsaw CUSD 316
Elementary and high visible
418 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Carthage ESD 317
Elementary and middle visible
416 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Carthage ESD 317 is the largest listed district slice, with 2 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 Hancock County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Hancock County district systems?
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?
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 Hancock 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 Diverse Network of Local Districts
Hancock County supports 2,791 students across a robust network of 15 public schools and 8 distinct school districts. The infrastructure is well-distributed, featuring seven elementary schools, six high schools, and one middle school. This high number of districts relative to the population ensures localized control over education across the county.
A Multi-District Educational Landscape
Education is spread across several small districts, with Hamilton CCSD 328 being the largest, serving 589 students. Southeastern CUSD 337 and Carthage ESD 317 also play major roles, managing 454 and 416 students respectively. There are currently no charter schools in the county, maintaining a focus on traditional community-based public schooling.
A Balance of Town and Rural Settings
Attending school here offers a mix of environments, with eight schools located in towns and seven in rural settings. The average school size is 233 students, providing a small-campus feel where educators can know their students personally. Hamilton Elementary is the largest campus with 419 students, while Warsaw Elementary is among the smaller primary options with 211 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
15
in Hancock County
Reported Enrollment
2,791
14 schools reporting
School Districts
8
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
8 School Districts in Hancock County
Hamilton CCSD 328
Southeastern CUSD 337
Warsaw CUSD 316
Carthage ESD 317
Illini West H S Dist 307
Nauvoo-Colusa CUSD 325
La Harpe CSD 347
Dallas ESD 327
15 Public Schools in Hancock 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 15 of 15 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Elementary School | Record | Hamilton CCSD 328 | Hamilton, 62341Town: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 419 |
| Illini West High School | Record | Illini West H S Dist 307 | Carthage, 62321Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 342 |
| Southeastern Elementary School | Record | Southeastern CUSD 337 | Bowen, 62316Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 251 |
| Carthage Primary School | Record | Carthage ESD 317 | Carthage, 62321Town: Remote | PK–4 | Primary | 245 |
| Warsaw Elem School | Record | Warsaw CUSD 316 | Warsaw, 62379Rural: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 211 |
| Warsaw Sr High School | Record | Warsaw CUSD 316 | Warsaw, 62379Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 207 |
| Nauvoo Elem School | Record | Nauvoo-Colusa CUSD 325 | Nauvoo, 62354Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 203 |
| Southeastern Jr/Sr High School | Record | Southeastern CUSD 337 | Augusta, 62311Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 203 |
| La Harpe Elementary School | Record | La Harpe CSD 347 | La Harpe, 61450Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 200 |
| Carthage Middle School | Record | Carthage ESD 317 | Carthage, 62321Town: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 171 |
| Hamilton High School | Record | Hamilton CCSD 328 | Hamilton, 62341Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 170 |
| Dallas City Elem School | Record | Dallas ESD 327 | Dallas City, 62330Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 169 |
| ROYALS Academy Carthage | Record | Hancck/Fultn/Schuylr/McDonogh ROE | Carthage, 62321Town: Remote | 6–12 | Alternative | 0 |
| ROYALS RSSP Carthage | Record | Hancck/Fultn/Schuylr/McDonogh ROE | Carthage, 62321Town: Remote | 6–12 | Alternative | 0 |
| WCISEC HS MD | Record | West Central IL Spec Educ Coop | Carthage, 62321Town: Remote | — | Special Education | — |
Hamilton Elementary School
Hamilton CCSD 328
Hamilton, 62341 / Town: Remote
Illini West High School
Illini West H S Dist 307
Carthage, 62321 / Town: Remote
Southeastern Elementary School
Southeastern CUSD 337
Bowen, 62316 / Rural: Remote
Southeastern Jr/Sr High School
Southeastern CUSD 337
Augusta, 62311 / Rural: Remote
La Harpe Elementary School
La Harpe CSD 347
La Harpe, 61450 / Rural: Remote
Dallas City Elem School
Dallas ESD 327
Dallas City, 62330 / Rural: Distant
ROYALS Academy Carthage
Hancck/Fultn/Schuylr/McDonogh ROE
Carthage, 62321 / Town: Remote
ROYALS RSSP Carthage
Hancck/Fultn/Schuylr/McDonogh ROE
Carthage, 62321 / Town: Remote
WCISEC HS MD
West Central IL Spec Educ Coop
Carthage, 62321 / Town: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,517
State avg $9,250
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Schools in Hancock County, Illinois — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Hancock County, Illinois?
Hancock County supports 2,791 students across a robust network of 15 public schools and 8 distinct school districts. The infrastructure is well-distributed, featuring seven elementary schools, six high schools, and one middle school. This high number of districts relative to the population ensures localized control over education across the county.
What are the major school districts in Hancock County, Illinois?
Education is spread across several small districts, with Hamilton CCSD 328 being the largest, serving 589 students. Southeastern CUSD 337 and Carthage ESD 317 also play major roles, managing 454 and 416 students respectively. There are currently no charter schools in the county, maintaining a focus on traditional community-based public schooling.
What is the school experience like in Hancock County?
Attending school here offers a mix of environments, with eight schools located in towns and seven in rural settings. The average school size is 233 students, providing a small-campus feel where educators can know their students personally. Hamilton Elementary is the largest campus with 419 students, while Warsaw Elementary is among the smaller primary options with 211 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.