Marshall County Schools & Education
Marshall 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
88.9%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
88.9%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,384
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,250
School Score
57/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 63/100
State Score Position
#69
of 102 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Marshall County
Measured School Summary
Marshall County performs at an average level with a school score of 57/100 and a solid graduation rate of 88.9%.
Funding Context
Marshall County spends $8,384 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 10% below the Illinois average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 9% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Marshall 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
10 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
57/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #69 of 102 Illinois counties with school score data.
Completion
88.9%
0.1 pts above the state average
Funding context
$8,384
$866 below the state average
School coverage
10
3 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
Marshall County has 10 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 Marshall 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.
Dominant-district county
Woodford Cty Special Ed Assoc carries most of the listed public-school system, with 11 of 10 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#69
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 80% 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.
Midland CUSD 7
Elementary to high school visible
665 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Henry-Senachwine CUSD 5
Elementary and high visible
539 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Woodford Cty Special Ed Assoc
Other grade structure
0 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Woodford Cty Special Ed Assoc is the largest listed district slice, with 11 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 Marshall County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Marshall 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 Marshall 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.
Small-Scale Success Across Three Key Districts
Marshall County serves 1,755 students through a concentrated network of 10 public schools. These schools are managed by three districts and include a mix of elementary, middle, and high school levels.
Midland and Henry-Senachwine Lead the Way
Midland CUSD 7 is the largest district with 665 students, while Henry-Senachwine CUSD 5 educates 539 students. No charter schools are present, ensuring a focused investment in the county's traditional public districts.
A Purely Rural Learning Experience
Every single school in Marshall County is located in a rural setting, offering students a quiet and focused environment. The average school size is just 219 students, with Henry-Senachwine Grade School being the largest at 397.
School Overview
Total Schools
10
in Marshall County
Reported Enrollment
1,755
8 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Marshall County
Midland CUSD 7
Henry-Senachwine CUSD 5
Woodford Cty Special Ed Assoc
10 Public Schools in Marshall 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 10 of 10 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry-Senachwine Grade School | Record | Henry-Senachwine CUSD 5 | Henry, 61537Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 397 |
| Midland Elementary School | Record | Midland CUSD 7 | Lacon, 61540Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 274 |
| Midland Middle School | Record | Midland CUSD 7 | Sparland, 61565Rural: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 196 |
| Fieldcrest Middle School | Record | Fieldcrest CUSD 6 | Wenona, 61377Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 195 |
| Midland High School | Record | Midland CUSD 7 | Varna, 61375Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 195 |
| Fieldcrest Intermediate School | Record | Fieldcrest CUSD 6 | Toluca, 61369Rural: Distant | 3–5 | Primary | 179 |
| Lowpoint-Washburn Elem School | Record | Lowpoint-Washburn CUSD 21 | Washburn, 61570Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 177 |
| Henry-Senachwine High School | Record | Henry-Senachwine CUSD 5 | Henry, 61537Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 142 |
| WCSEA-Lowpoint Washburn | Record | Woodford Cty Special Ed Assoc | Washburn, 61570Rural: Distant | — | Special Education | — |
| WCSEA-Wenona-6-8 | Record | Woodford Cty Special Ed Assoc | Wenona, 61377Rural: Distant | — | Special Education | — |
Henry-Senachwine Grade School
Henry-Senachwine CUSD 5
Henry, 61537 / Rural: Distant
Fieldcrest Intermediate School
Fieldcrest CUSD 6
Toluca, 61369 / Rural: Distant
Lowpoint-Washburn Elem School
Lowpoint-Washburn CUSD 21
Washburn, 61570 / Rural: Distant
Henry-Senachwine High School
Henry-Senachwine CUSD 5
Henry, 61537 / Rural: Distant
WCSEA-Lowpoint Washburn
Woodford Cty Special Ed Assoc
Washburn, 61570 / Rural: Distant
WCSEA-Wenona-6-8
Woodford Cty Special Ed Assoc
Wenona, 61377 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,384
State avg $9,250
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Schools in Marshall County, Illinois — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Marshall County, Illinois?
Marshall County serves 1,755 students through a concentrated network of 10 public schools. These schools are managed by three districts and include a mix of elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What are the major school districts in Marshall County, Illinois?
Midland CUSD 7 is the largest district with 665 students, while Henry-Senachwine CUSD 5 educates 539 students. No charter schools are present, ensuring a focused investment in the county's traditional public districts.
What is the school experience like in Marshall County?
Every single school in Marshall County is located in a rural setting, offering students a quiet and focused environment. The average school size is just 219 students, with Henry-Senachwine Grade School being the largest at 397.
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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.