Logan County Schools & Education
Logan County, Illinois
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
52/100
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
$10,348
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,250
School Score
52/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 63/100
State Score Position
#79
of 102 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Logan County
Measured School Summary
Logan County has midrange measured school signals (score: 52/100) with a graduation rate of 82.0%, which warrants review in official state and district records.
Funding Context
Logan County spends $10,348 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 18% below the Illinois average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 6.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 12% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Logan 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
52/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #79 of 102 Illinois counties with school score data.
Completion
82.0%
6.8 pts below the state average
Funding context
$10,348
$1,098 above 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
Logan 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 Logan 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
Logan 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
#79
of 102 Illinois counties with school score data. The county score is 11 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.
Lincoln ESD 27
Elementary and middle visible
1,061 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
Lincoln CHSD 404
High school only in this slice
786 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
Mt Pulaski CUSD 23
Elementary and high visible
554 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Olympia CUSD 16
Elementary school only in this slice
327 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Lincoln ESD 27 is the largest listed district slice, with 5 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 Logan County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Logan 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 Logan 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 Network of Small Town Primary Schools
Logan County supports 3,473 students across 15 public schools, with a heavy emphasis on early education through its 10 elementary campuses. These schools are managed by 8 districts that prioritize local community needs.
Olympia and Lincoln Lead District Enrollment
Olympia CUSD 16 is the largest district, serving 1,759 students, while Lincoln ESD 27 manages 1,061 students. There are no charter schools in the county, maintaining a focus on traditional public district management.
Intimate Classrooms in Town Settings
With an average school size of 248 students, Logan County offers a very personalized learning environment across 9 town and 6 rural schools. Lincoln Comm High is the largest hub with 786 students, serving as a primary social center for the county’s youth.
School Overview
Total Schools
15
in Logan County
Reported Enrollment
3,473
15 schools reporting
School Districts
8
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
8 School Districts in Logan County
Olympia CUSD 16
Lincoln ESD 27
Lincoln CHSD 404
Mt Pulaski CUSD 23
Chester-East Lincoln CCSD 61
West Lincoln-Broadwell ESD 92
Hartsburg Emden CUSD 21
New Holland-Middletown ED 88
15 Public Schools in Logan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Comm High School | Record | Lincoln CHSD 404 | Lincoln, 62656Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 786 |
| Mount Pulaski Elem School | Record | Mt Pulaski CUSD 23 | Mount Pulaski, 62548Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 379 |
| Lincoln Jr High School | Record | Lincoln ESD 27 | Lincoln, 62656Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 341 |
| Olympia South Elem Sch | Record | Olympia CUSD 16 | Atlanta, 61723Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 327 |
| Chester-East Lincoln Elem School | Record | Chester-East Lincoln CCSD 61 | Lincoln, 62656Town: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 279 |
| Northwest Elem School | Record | Lincoln ESD 27 | Lincoln, 62656Town: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 273 |
| Washington-Monroe Elem School | Record | Lincoln ESD 27 | Lincoln, 62656Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 204 |
| West Lincoln-Broadwell Elem Sch | Record | West Lincoln-Broadwell ESD 92 | Lincoln, 62656Town: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 204 |
| Central Elem School | Record | Lincoln ESD 27 | Lincoln, 62656Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 183 |
| Mount Pulaski High School | Record | Mt Pulaski CUSD 23 | Mount Pulaski, 62548Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 175 |
| Hartsburg-Emden Jr-Sr High School | Record | Hartsburg Emden CUSD 21 | Hartsburg, 62643Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 97 |
| Emden Elementary School | Record | Hartsburg Emden CUSD 21 | Emden, 62635Rural: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 90 |
| New Holland-Middletown Elem Sch | Record | New Holland-Middletown ED 88 | Middletown, 62666Rural: Distant | KG–8 | Primary | 75 |
| Adams Elem School | Record | Lincoln ESD 27 | Lincoln, 62656Town: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 60 |
| Lincolnland Technical Ed Ctr | Record | DeWitt/Livingstn/Logan/McLean ROE | Lincoln, 62656Town: Distant | 11–12 | Vocational | 0 |
Mount Pulaski Elem School
Mt Pulaski CUSD 23
Mount Pulaski, 62548 / Rural: Distant
Chester-East Lincoln Elem School
Chester-East Lincoln CCSD 61
Lincoln, 62656 / Town: Distant
Washington-Monroe Elem School
Lincoln ESD 27
Lincoln, 62656 / Town: Distant
West Lincoln-Broadwell Elem Sch
West Lincoln-Broadwell ESD 92
Lincoln, 62656 / Town: Distant
Mount Pulaski High School
Mt Pulaski CUSD 23
Mount Pulaski, 62548 / Rural: Distant
Hartsburg-Emden Jr-Sr High School
Hartsburg Emden CUSD 21
Hartsburg, 62643 / Rural: Distant
Emden Elementary School
Hartsburg Emden CUSD 21
Emden, 62635 / Rural: Distant
New Holland-Middletown Elem Sch
New Holland-Middletown ED 88
Middletown, 62666 / Rural: Distant
Lincolnland Technical Ed Ctr
DeWitt/Livingstn/Logan/McLean ROE
Lincoln, 62656 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$10,348
State avg $9,250
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Schools in Logan County, Illinois — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Logan County, Illinois?
Logan County supports 3,473 students across 15 public schools, with a heavy emphasis on early education through its 10 elementary campuses. These schools are managed by 8 districts that prioritize local community needs.
What are the major school districts in Logan County, Illinois?
Olympia CUSD 16 is the largest district, serving 1,759 students, while Lincoln ESD 27 manages 1,061 students. There are no charter schools in the county, maintaining a focus on traditional public district management.
What is the school experience like in Logan County?
With an average school size of 248 students, Logan County offers a very personalized learning environment across 9 town and 6 rural schools. Lincoln Comm High is the largest hub with 786 students, serving as a primary social center for the county’s youth.
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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.