Knox County Schools & Education
Knox County, Illinois
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
57/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
87.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
87.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,339
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,250
School Score
57/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 63/100
State Score Position
#68
of 102 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Knox County
Measured School Summary
Knox County performs at an average level with a school score of 57/100 and a solid graduation rate of 87.0%.
Funding Context
Knox County spends $9,339 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 9% below the Illinois average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 1.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Knox 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
23 public schools and 5 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
57/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #68 of 102 Illinois counties with school score data.
Completion
87.0%
1.8 pts below the state average
Funding context
$9,339
$89 above the state average
School coverage
23
5 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
Knox County has 23 public schools across 5 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 Knox 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
Knox 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
#68
of 102 Illinois counties with school score data. The county score is 6 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 96% 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.
Galesburg CUSD 205
Elementary to high school visible
3,928 students
8 listed schools in this county slice.
Knoxville CUSD 202
Elementary to high school visible
961 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
R O W V A CUSD 208
Elementary and high visible
616 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Williamsfield CUSD 210
Elementary to high school visible
295 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Galesburg CUSD 205 is the largest listed district slice, with 8 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 Knox County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Knox 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 Knox 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.
Traditional Town Schooling in Knox County
Knox County provides a structured educational landscape for 6,451 students across 23 public schools. Managed by 5 districts, the system includes 7 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 10 high schools. This ensures that even in a smaller county, there is ample access to secondary education options.
Galesburg CUSD 205 Anchors the County
Galesburg CUSD 205 is the central pillar of the county's education, serving 3,928 students across 8 schools. Knoxville CUSD 202 also plays a significant role, providing for 961 students. There are no charter schools in the county, emphasizing a community-driven, traditional public school model.
The Classic American Town Experience
With 18 of its 23 schools located in town settings, the county offers a classic community-centric school feel. The average school size is 403 students, though Galesburg Senior High School is much larger with 1,762 students. For a more intimate setting, Williamsfield CUSD 210 serves just 295 students across its entire district.
School Overview
Total Schools
23
in Knox County
Reported Enrollment
6,451
22 schools reporting
School Districts
5
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
5 School Districts in Knox County
Galesburg CUSD 205
GuideKnoxville CUSD 202
R O W V A CUSD 208
Williamsfield CUSD 210
Knox Warren Spec Ed Districts
23 Public Schools in Knox County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 23 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galesburg Senior High School | Profile | Galesburg CUSD 205 | Galesburg, 61401Town: Distant | 7–12 | High | 1,762 |
| Lombard Middle School | Record | Galesburg CUSD 205 | Galesburg, 61401Town: Distant | 5–6 | Middle | 532 |
| King School | Record | Galesburg CUSD 205 | Galesburg, 61401Town: Distant | KG–4 | Primary | 531 |
| Steele School | Record | Galesburg CUSD 205 | Galesburg, 61401Town: Distant | KG–4 | Primary | 503 |
| Silas Willard Elem School | Record | Galesburg CUSD 205 | Galesburg, 61401Town: Distant | KG–4 | Primary | 420 |
| Mable Woolsey Elem School | Record | Knoxville CUSD 202 | Knoxville, 61448Town: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 402 |
| R O W V A Elem School | Record | R O W V A CUSD 208 | Oneida, 61467Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 373 |
| Hedding Grade Sch | Record | Abingdon-Avon CUSD 276 | Abingdon, 61410Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 366 |
| Knoxville Sr High School | Record | Knoxville CUSD 202 | Knoxville, 61448Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 314 |
| Abingdon-Avon High Sch | Record | Abingdon-Avon CUSD 276 | Abingdon, 61410Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 285 |
| Knoxville Jr High School | Record | Knoxville CUSD 202 | Knoxville, 61448Town: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 245 |
| R O W V A Jr and Sr High School | Record | R O W V A CUSD 208 | Oneida, 61467Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 243 |
| Bright Futures Pre-K Prog | Record | Galesburg CUSD 205 | Galesburg, 61401Town: Distant | PK | Other | 180 |
| Williamsfield Elem School | Record | Williamsfield CUSD 210 | Williamsfield, 61489Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 125 |
| Williamsfield High School | Record | Williamsfield CUSD 210 | Williamsfield, 61489Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 96 |
| Williamsfield Middle School | Record | Williamsfield CUSD 210 | Williamsfield, 61489Rural: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 74 |
| Galesburg Area Voc Ctr | Record | Henderson/Knox/Mercer/Warren ROE | Galesburg, 61401Town: Distant | 11–12 | Vocational | 0 |
| Galesburg Jr High School | Record | Galesburg CUSD 205 | Galesburg, 61401Town: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 0 |
| Knox Co Mary Davis Detention Home | Record | Galesburg CUSD 205 | Galesburg, 61401Town: Distant | 6–12 | Alternative | 0 |
| RAES East Alt Ed | Record | Henderson/Knox/Mercer/Warren ROE | Galesburg, 61401Town: Distant | 6–12 | Alternative | 0 |
Galesburg Senior High School
Galesburg CUSD 205
Galesburg, 61401 / Town: Distant
Silas Willard Elem School
Galesburg CUSD 205
Galesburg, 61401 / Town: Distant
Mable Woolsey Elem School
Knoxville CUSD 202
Knoxville, 61448 / Town: Distant
Knoxville Sr High School
Knoxville CUSD 202
Knoxville, 61448 / Town: Distant
Abingdon-Avon High Sch
Abingdon-Avon CUSD 276
Abingdon, 61410 / Town: Remote
Knoxville Jr High School
Knoxville CUSD 202
Knoxville, 61448 / Town: Distant
R O W V A Jr and Sr High School
R O W V A CUSD 208
Oneida, 61467 / Rural: Distant
Bright Futures Pre-K Prog
Galesburg CUSD 205
Galesburg, 61401 / Town: Distant
Williamsfield Elem School
Williamsfield CUSD 210
Williamsfield, 61489 / Rural: Distant
Williamsfield High School
Williamsfield CUSD 210
Williamsfield, 61489 / Rural: Distant
Williamsfield Middle School
Williamsfield CUSD 210
Williamsfield, 61489 / Rural: Distant
Galesburg Area Voc Ctr
Henderson/Knox/Mercer/Warren ROE
Galesburg, 61401 / Town: Distant
Knox Co Mary Davis Detention Home
Galesburg CUSD 205
Galesburg, 61401 / Town: Distant
RAES East Alt Ed
Henderson/Knox/Mercer/Warren ROE
Galesburg, 61401 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,339
State avg $9,250
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Schools in Knox County, Illinois — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Knox County, Illinois?
Knox County provides a structured educational landscape for 6,451 students across 23 public schools. Managed by 5 districts, the system includes 7 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 10 high schools. This ensures that even in a smaller county, there is ample access to secondary education options.
What are the major school districts in Knox County, Illinois?
Galesburg CUSD 205 is the central pillar of the county's education, serving 3,928 students across 8 schools. Knoxville CUSD 202 also plays a significant role, providing for 961 students. There are no charter schools in the county, emphasizing a community-driven, traditional public school model.
What is the school experience like in Knox County?
With 18 of its 23 schools located in town settings, the county offers a classic community-centric school feel. The average school size is 403 students, though Galesburg Senior High School is much larger with 1,762 students. For a more intimate setting, Williamsfield CUSD 210 serves just 295 students across its entire district.
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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.