Johnson County Schools & Education
Johnson County, Illinois
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
88/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
96.3%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
96.3%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,435
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,250
School Score
88/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 63/100
State Score Position
#5
of 102 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Johnson County
Measured School Summary
Johnson County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 88/100 and a graduation rate of 96.3%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
Johnson County spends $9,435 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 40% above the Illinois average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 7.5 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Johnson 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 6 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
88/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #5 of 102 Illinois counties with school score data.
Completion
96.3%
7.5 pts above the state average
Funding context
$9,435
$185 above the state average
School coverage
7
6 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
Johnson County has 7 public schools across 6 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 Johnson 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
Johnson 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
#5
of 102 Illinois counties with school score data. The county score is 25 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.
Goreville CUD 1
Elementary and high visible
624 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Vienna SD 55
Elementary school only in this slice
399 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
Vienna HSD 133
High school only in this slice
322 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
New Simpson Hill SD 32
Elementary school only in this slice
210 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Goreville CUD 1 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 Johnson County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Johnson 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?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Johnson 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.
Goreville and Vienna Lead the Pack
Goreville CUD 1 is the largest district, serving 624 students across two schools. The county maintains a traditional educational model with zero charter schools. Other key contributors include Vienna SD 55 and Vienna HSD 133, which together provide education for over 700 students.
Purely Rural Learning Environments
All 7 schools in Johnson County are classified as rural, offering a consistent and quiet atmosphere for all students. The average school size is 246 students, with Goreville Elementary being the largest at 452 enrollees. Even the smallest schools, like Buncombe Cons SD 43 with 62 students, benefit from this intimate rural character.
School Overview
Total Schools
7
in Johnson County
Reported Enrollment
1,722
7 schools reporting
School Districts
6
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
6 School Districts in Johnson County
Goreville CUD 1
Vienna SD 55
Vienna HSD 133
New Simpson Hill SD 32
Cypress SD 64
Buncombe Cons SD 43
7 Public Schools in Johnson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goreville Elementary School | Record | Goreville CUD 1 | Goreville, 62939Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 452 |
| Vienna Elem School Dist 55 | Record | Vienna SD 55 | Vienna, 62995Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 399 |
| Vienna High School | Record | Vienna HSD 133 | Vienna, 62995Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 322 |
| New Simpson Hill Dist 32 | Record | New Simpson Hill SD 32 | Tunnel Hill, 62972Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 210 |
| Goreville High School | Record | Goreville CUD 1 | Goreville, 62939Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 172 |
| Cypress Elem School | Record | Cypress SD 64 | Cypress, 62923Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 105 |
| Buncombe Cons School | Record | Buncombe Cons SD 43 | Buncombe, 62912Rural: Distant | KG–8 | Primary | 62 |
Goreville Elementary School
Goreville CUD 1
Goreville, 62939 / Rural: Distant
New Simpson Hill Dist 32
New Simpson Hill SD 32
Tunnel Hill, 62972 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,435
State avg $9,250
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Schools in Johnson County, Illinois — FAQ
What are the major school districts in Johnson County, Illinois?
Goreville CUD 1 is the largest district, serving 624 students across two schools. The county maintains a traditional educational model with zero charter schools. Other key contributors include Vienna SD 55 and Vienna HSD 133, which together provide education for over 700 students.
What is the school experience like in Johnson County?
All 7 schools in Johnson County are classified as rural, offering a consistent and quiet atmosphere for all students. The average school size is 246 students, with Goreville Elementary being the largest at 452 enrollees. Even the smallest schools, like Buncombe Cons SD 43 with 62 students, benefit from this intimate rural character.
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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.