Henderson County Schools & Education
Henderson County, Illinois
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
49/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
82.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
82.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,577
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,250
School Score
49/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 63/100
State Score Position
#83
of 102 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Henderson County
Measured School Summary
Henderson County has midrange measured school signals (score: 49/100) with a graduation rate of 82.0%, which warrants review in official state and district records.
Funding Context
Henderson County spends $9,577 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 22% below the Illinois average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 6.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 4% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Henderson 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
4 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
49/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #83 of 102 Illinois counties with school score data.
Completion
82.0%
6.8 pts below the state average
Funding context
$9,577
$327 above the state average
School coverage
4
1 district 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
Henderson County has 4 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 Henderson 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
Henderson 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
#83
of 102 Illinois counties with school score data. The county score is 14 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.
West Central CUSD 235
Elementary to high school visible
744 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
West Central CUSD 235 is the largest listed district slice, with 4 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 Henderson 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 Henderson 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.
Consolidated Rural Learning Centers
Henderson County hosts 744 students within a single school district that manages four distinct campuses. The landscape includes one elementary, one middle, and one high school, along with an early childhood center. This structure provides a centralized educational hub for the entire county's student population.
Unified Education at West Central CUSD 235
West Central CUSD 235 is the primary educational provider, serving the county's total enrollment of 744 students. There are no charter schools in the area, meaning all public education is facilitated through this single, community-focused district. This ensures that students stay with the same peer group from preschool through high school graduation.
An Entirely Rural Education Experience
Schooling in Henderson County is 100% rural, with all four campuses situated in non-urban settings. The average school size is 186 students, emphasizing a quiet and focused learning environment. The largest campus is West Central Elementary with 308 students, while the Early Childhood center serves just 53 preschoolers.
School Overview
Total Schools
4
in Henderson County
Reported Enrollment
744
4 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Henderson County
West Central CUSD 235
4 Public Schools in Henderson 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 4 of 4 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Central Elementary School | Record | West Central CUSD 235 | Biggsville, 61418Rural: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 308 |
| West Central High School | Record | West Central CUSD 235 | Biggsville, 61418Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 199 |
| West Central Middle School | Record | West Central CUSD 235 | Stronghurst, 61480Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 184 |
| West Central Early Childhood | Record | West Central CUSD 235 | Biggsville, 61418Rural: Distant | PK | Other | 53 |
West Central Elementary School
West Central CUSD 235
Biggsville, 61418 / Rural: Distant
West Central High School
West Central CUSD 235
Biggsville, 61418 / Rural: Distant
West Central Middle School
West Central CUSD 235
Stronghurst, 61480 / Rural: Remote
West Central Early Childhood
West Central CUSD 235
Biggsville, 61418 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,577
State avg $9,250
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Schools in Henderson County, Illinois — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Henderson County, Illinois?
Henderson County hosts 744 students within a single school district that manages four distinct campuses. The landscape includes one elementary, one middle, and one high school, along with an early childhood center. This structure provides a centralized educational hub for the entire county's student population.
What are the major school districts in Henderson County, Illinois?
West Central CUSD 235 is the primary educational provider, serving the county's total enrollment of 744 students. There are no charter schools in the area, meaning all public education is facilitated through this single, community-focused district. This ensures that students stay with the same peer group from preschool through high school graduation.
What is the school experience like in Henderson County?
Schooling in Henderson County is 100% rural, with all four campuses situated in non-urban settings. The average school size is 186 students, emphasizing a quiet and focused learning environment. The largest campus is West Central Elementary with 308 students, while the Early Childhood center serves just 53 preschoolers.
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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.