Jasper County Schools & Education
Jasper County, Illinois
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
76/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,680
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,250
School Score
76/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 63/100
State Score Position
#22
of 102 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Jasper County
Measured School Summary
Jasper County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 76/100 and a graduation rate of 92.0%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
Jasper County spends $9,680 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 20% above the Illinois average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 5% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Jasper 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
7 public schools and 3 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
76/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #22 of 102 Illinois counties with school score data.
Completion
92.0%
3.2 pts above the state average
Funding context
$9,680
$430 above the state average
School coverage
7
3 districts 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
Jasper County has 7 public schools across 3 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 Jasper 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.
Higher-signal county
Jasper County screens well on the measured county-level school signal. The next check is whether that strength is broad across districts or concentrated in a few school pathways.
State position
#22
of 102 Illinois counties with school score data. The county score is 13 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 86% 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.
Jasper County CUD 1
Elementary to high school visible
1,196 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Clay/Cwford/Jsper/Lwrnce/Rhland
High school only in this slice
0 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
South Eastern Sp Ed Program
Other grade structure
0 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Jasper County CUD 1 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 Jasper County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Jasper 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 Jasper 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.
Jasper County CUD 1: The Primary Provider
Jasper County CUD 1 is the heart of the local school system, managing four schools and the entire student population of 1,196. The county does not host any charter schools, maintaining a 100% commitment to traditional public education. This single-district dominance allows for a consistent and community-oriented educational experience.
A Close-Knit Town and Rural Mix
The county's seven schools are split between rural (4) and town (3) settings, offering a quintessential small-town Illinois feel. With an average school size of 299 students, children benefit from a high degree of individual attention. Enrollment ranges from Newton Elementary's 487 students to the smaller Ste Marie Elementary with 132 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
7
in Jasper County
Reported Enrollment
1,196
6 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Jasper County
Jasper County CUD 1
Clay/Cwford/Jsper/Lwrnce/Rhland
South Eastern Sp Ed Program
7 Public Schools in Jasper 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 7 of 7 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Elem School | Record | Jasper County CUD 1 | Newton, 62448Town: Remote | 1–6 | Primary | 487 |
| Newton Comm High School | Record | Jasper County CUD 1 | Newton, 62448Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 385 |
| Jasper Co Jr High | Record | Jasper County CUD 1 | Newton, 62448Town: Remote | 7–8 | Middle | 192 |
| Ste Marie Elem School | Record | Jasper County CUD 1 | Sainte Marie, 62459Rural: Distant | PK–KG | Primary | 132 |
| ASSIST RSSP 12 | Record | Clay/Cwford/Jsper/Lwrnce/Rhland | Willow Hill, 62480Rural: Distant | 6–12 | Alternative | 0 |
| ASSIST TAOEP 12 | Record | Clay/Cwford/Jsper/Lwrnce/Rhland | Willow Hill, 62480Rural: Distant | 6–12 | Alternative | 0 |
| SESE School | Record | South Eastern Sp Ed Program | Sainte Marie, 62459Rural: Distant | — | Special Education | — |
Ste Marie Elem School
Jasper County CUD 1
Sainte Marie, 62459 / Rural: Distant
ASSIST RSSP 12
Clay/Cwford/Jsper/Lwrnce/Rhland
Willow Hill, 62480 / Rural: Distant
ASSIST TAOEP 12
Clay/Cwford/Jsper/Lwrnce/Rhland
Willow Hill, 62480 / Rural: Distant
SESE School
South Eastern Sp Ed Program
Sainte Marie, 62459 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,680
State avg $9,250
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Schools in Jasper County, Illinois — FAQ
What are the major school districts in Jasper County, Illinois?
Jasper County CUD 1 is the heart of the local school system, managing four schools and the entire student population of 1,196. The county does not host any charter schools, maintaining a 100% commitment to traditional public education. This single-district dominance allows for a consistent and community-oriented educational experience.
What is the school experience like in Jasper County?
The county's seven schools are split between rural (4) and town (3) settings, offering a quintessential small-town Illinois feel. With an average school size of 299 students, children benefit from a high degree of individual attention. Enrollment ranges from Newton Elementary's 487 students to the smaller Ste Marie Elementary with 132 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.