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Marshall County Schools & Education

School 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.

Parent decision brief

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

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

Henry-Senachwine CUSD 5

Elementary and high visible

539 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

Woodford Cty Special Ed Assoc

Other grade structure

0 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 0Other 2

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

Elementary4
Middle2
High2
Other2

3 School Districts in Marshall County

Midland CUSD 7

3 schools
665 students

Henry-Senachwine CUSD 5

2 schools
539 students

Woodford Cty Special Ed Assoc

11 schools
0 students

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 data

Level

Showing 10 of 10 matching schools

Henry-Senachwine Grade School

Henry-Senachwine CUSD 5

Henry, 61537 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–8Primary397 students

Midland Elementary School

Midland CUSD 7

Lacon, 61540 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–4Primary274 students

Midland Middle School

Midland CUSD 7

Sparland, 61565 / Rural: Distant

Record5–8Middle196 students

Fieldcrest Middle School

Fieldcrest CUSD 6

Wenona, 61377 / Rural: Distant

Record6–8Middle195 students

Midland High School

Midland CUSD 7

Varna, 61375 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High195 students

Fieldcrest Intermediate School

Fieldcrest CUSD 6

Toluca, 61369 / Rural: Distant

Record3–5Primary179 students

Lowpoint-Washburn Elem School

Lowpoint-Washburn CUSD 21

Washburn, 61570 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary177 students

Henry-Senachwine High School

Henry-Senachwine CUSD 5

Henry, 61537 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High142 students

WCSEA-Lowpoint Washburn

Woodford Cty Special Ed Assoc

Washburn, 61570 / Rural: Distant

RecordSpecial EducationEnrollment not available

WCSEA-Wenona-6-8

Woodford Cty Special Ed Assoc

Wenona, 61377 / Rural: Distant

RecordSpecial EducationEnrollment not available

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$8,384

State avg $9,250

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Illinois counties have the highest graduation rates?
Edwards County (97.0%), Hamilton County (97.0%), and Johnson County (96.3%) currently lead Illinois among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Illinois?
Across Illinois counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $9,250. The highest current county values are Lake County ($12,962), DuPage County ($12,349), and Jo Daviess County ($12,337). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Marshall County?
Marshall County has a school score of 57/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Marshall County?
The high school graduation rate in Marshall County is 88.9%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Marshall County spend per student?
Marshall County spends $8,384 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.