Macoupin County Schools & Education
Macoupin County, Illinois
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
61/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
88.5%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
88.5%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,184
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,250
School Score
61/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 63/100
State Score Position
#56
of 102 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Macoupin County
Measured School Summary
Macoupin County performs at an average level with a school score of 61/100 and a solid graduation rate of 88.5%.
Funding Context
Macoupin County spends $9,184 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 3% below the Illinois average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 0.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Macoupin 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
28 public schools and 9 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
61/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #56 of 102 Illinois counties with school score data.
Completion
88.5%
0.3 pts below the state average
Funding context
$9,184
$66 below the state average
School coverage
28
9 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
Macoupin County has 28 public schools across 9 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 Macoupin 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
Macoupin 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
#56
of 102 Illinois counties with school score data. The county score is 2 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.
Carlinville CUSD 1
Elementary to high school visible
1,325 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Staunton CUSD 6
Elementary to high school visible
1,217 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Southwestern CUSD 9
Elementary to high school visible
1,210 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
North Mac CUSD 34
Elementary to high school visible
1,186 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Calhoun/Greene/Jersy/Macoupin ROE is the largest listed district slice, with 6 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 Macoupin County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Macoupin 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?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Macoupin 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.
Comprehensive Coverage Across Rural Illinois
Macoupin County serves 7,456 students through 28 public schools, evenly balanced with 11 elementary and 10 high schools. Nine districts work together to provide educational access across this large geographic area.
Local Districts Focused on Core Education
Southwestern CUSD 9 and North Mac CUSD 34 are the largest districts, each serving roughly 1,200 students. There are no charter schools in the county, as the community focuses on strengthening its traditional district schools.
Cozy Schools in Town and Country
Life in Macoupin schools is defined by small enrollments, with an average of 287 students per school. The largest campus is Staunton Elementary with 563 students, illustrating the small-scale nature of the county's 15 rural and 13 town schools.
School Overview
Total Schools
28
in Macoupin County
Reported Enrollment
7,456
28 schools reporting
School Districts
9
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
9 School Districts in Macoupin County
Carlinville CUSD 1
Staunton CUSD 6
Southwestern CUSD 9
North Mac CUSD 34
Gillespie CUSD 7
Bunker Hill CUSD 8
Mount Olive CUSD 5
Northwestern CUSD 2
Calhoun/Greene/Jersy/Macoupin ROE
28 Public Schools in Macoupin 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 20 of 28 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staunton Elem School | Record | Staunton CUSD 6 | Staunton, 62088Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 563 |
| Ben-Gil Elementary School | Record | Gillespie CUSD 7 | Gillespie, 62033Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 552 |
| Staunton High School | Record | Staunton CUSD 6 | Staunton, 62088Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 411 |
| Carlinville High School | Record | Carlinville CUSD 1 | Carlinville, 62626Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 394 |
| North Mac High School | Record | North Mac CUSD 34 | Virden, 62690Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 388 |
| Carlinville Primary School | Record | Carlinville CUSD 1 | Carlinville, 62626Town: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 384 |
| Southwestern High School | Record | Southwestern CUSD 9 | Piasa, 62079Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 372 |
| Wolf Ridge Education Center | Record | Bunker Hill CUSD 8 | Bunker Hill, 62014Rural: Distant | PK–7 | Primary | 360 |
| Mt Olive Elementary School | Record | Mount Olive CUSD 5 | Mount Olive, 62069Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 357 |
| North Mac Elementary | Record | North Mac CUSD 34 | Virden, 62690Town: Fringe | PK–2 | Primary | 349 |
| Gillespie High School | Record | Gillespie CUSD 7 | Gillespie, 62033Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 340 |
| Brighton North Primary School | Record | Southwestern CUSD 9 | Brighton, 62012Rural: Fringe | PK–2 | Primary | 305 |
| Carlinville Middle School | Record | Carlinville CUSD 1 | Carlinville, 62626Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 286 |
| Carlinville Intermediate School | Record | Carlinville CUSD 1 | Carlinville, 62626Town: Distant | 3–5 | Primary | 261 |
| Gillespie Middle School | Record | Gillespie CUSD 7 | Gillespie, 62033Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 248 |
| Staunton Jr High School | Record | Staunton CUSD 6 | Staunton, 62088Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 243 |
| North Mac Middle School | Record | North Mac CUSD 34 | Girard, 62640Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 234 |
| Bunker Hill High School | Record | Bunker Hill CUSD 8 | Bunker Hill, 62014Rural: Distant | 8–12 | High | 216 |
| North Mac Intermediate | Record | North Mac CUSD 34 | Girard, 62640Rural: Distant | 3–5 | Primary | 215 |
| Southwestern Middle School | Record | Southwestern CUSD 9 | Piasa, 62079Rural: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 189 |
Ben-Gil Elementary School
Gillespie CUSD 7
Gillespie, 62033 / Rural: Fringe
Carlinville High School
Carlinville CUSD 1
Carlinville, 62626 / Town: Distant
Carlinville Primary School
Carlinville CUSD 1
Carlinville, 62626 / Town: Distant
Wolf Ridge Education Center
Bunker Hill CUSD 8
Bunker Hill, 62014 / Rural: Distant
Mt Olive Elementary School
Mount Olive CUSD 5
Mount Olive, 62069 / Rural: Distant
Brighton North Primary School
Southwestern CUSD 9
Brighton, 62012 / Rural: Fringe
Carlinville Middle School
Carlinville CUSD 1
Carlinville, 62626 / Town: Distant
Carlinville Intermediate School
Carlinville CUSD 1
Carlinville, 62626 / Town: Distant
Bunker Hill High School
Bunker Hill CUSD 8
Bunker Hill, 62014 / Rural: Distant
Southwestern Middle School
Southwestern CUSD 9
Piasa, 62079 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,184
State avg $9,250
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Schools in Macoupin County, Illinois — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Macoupin County, Illinois?
Macoupin County serves 7,456 students through 28 public schools, evenly balanced with 11 elementary and 10 high schools. Nine districts work together to provide educational access across this large geographic area.
What are the major school districts in Macoupin County, Illinois?
Southwestern CUSD 9 and North Mac CUSD 34 are the largest districts, each serving roughly 1,200 students. There are no charter schools in the county, as the community focuses on strengthening its traditional district schools.
What is the school experience like in Macoupin County?
Life in Macoupin schools is defined by small enrollments, with an average of 287 students per school. The largest campus is Staunton Elementary with 563 students, illustrating the small-scale nature of the county's 15 rural and 13 town schools.
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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.