Massac County Schools & Education
Massac County, Illinois
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
58/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
86.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
86.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,263
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,250
School Score
58/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 63/100
State Score Position
#63
of 102 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Massac County
Measured School Summary
Massac County performs at an average level with a school score of 58/100 and a solid graduation rate of 86.0%.
Funding Context
Massac County spends $10,263 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 8% below the Illinois average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 2.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 11% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Massac 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
9 public schools and 2 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
58/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #63 of 102 Illinois counties with school score data.
Completion
86.0%
2.8 pts below the state average
Funding context
$10,263
$1,013 above the state average
School coverage
9
2 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
Massac County has 9 public schools across 2 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 Massac 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
Massac UD 1 carries most of the listed public-school system, with 7 of 9 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#63
of 102 Illinois counties with school score data. The county score is 5 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.
Massac UD 1
Elementary to high school visible
1,879 students
7 listed schools in this county slice.
Joppa-Maple Grove UD 38
Elementary and high visible
226 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Massac UD 1 is the largest listed district slice, with 7 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 Massac County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Massac 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 Massac 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 Focused Network of Nine Public Schools
Massac County's 2,105 students are served by nine public schools across just two districts. This infrastructure includes six elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools.
Massac Unit District 1 Serves the Majority
Massac UD 1 is the primary district, educating 1,879 students across seven schools. Joppa-Maple Grove UD 38 serves the remaining population, and there are no charter schools currently operating in the county.
A Quiet, Rural Education Environment
With seven schools in rural areas and two in town, the county offers a peaceful learning environment. Schools are intimate with an average of 234 students, though Massac County High School is larger with 583 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
9
in Massac County
Reported Enrollment
2,105
9 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Massac County
Massac UD 1
Joppa-Maple Grove UD 38
9 Public Schools in Massac 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 9 of 9 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massac County High School | Record | Massac UD 1 | Metropolis, 62960Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 583 |
| Metropolis Elem School | Record | Massac UD 1 | Metropolis, 62960Town: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 484 |
| Massac Jr High School | Record | Massac UD 1 | Metropolis, 62960Rural: Fringe | 7–8 | Middle | 244 |
| Brookport Elementary School | Record | Massac UD 1 | Brookport, 62910Town: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 171 |
| Franklin Elem School | Record | Massac UD 1 | Metropolis, 62960Rural: Fringe | KG–6 | Primary | 139 |
| Unity Elem School | Record | Massac UD 1 | Brookport, 62910Rural: Fringe | KG–6 | Primary | 134 |
| Maple Grove Elem School | Record | Joppa-Maple Grove UD 38 | Metropolis, 62960Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 128 |
| Jefferson Elem School | Record | Massac UD 1 | Metropolis, 62960Rural: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 124 |
| Joppa Jr & Sr High School | Record | Joppa-Maple Grove UD 38 | Joppa, 62953Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 98 |
Maple Grove Elem School
Joppa-Maple Grove UD 38
Metropolis, 62960 / Rural: Distant
Joppa Jr & Sr High School
Joppa-Maple Grove UD 38
Joppa, 62953 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$10,263
State avg $9,250
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Schools in Massac County, Illinois — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Massac County, Illinois?
Massac County's 2,105 students are served by nine public schools across just two districts. This infrastructure includes six elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools.
What are the major school districts in Massac County, Illinois?
Massac UD 1 is the primary district, educating 1,879 students across seven schools. Joppa-Maple Grove UD 38 serves the remaining population, and there are no charter schools currently operating in the county.
What is the school experience like in Massac County?
With seven schools in rural areas and two in town, the county offers a peaceful learning environment. Schools are intimate with an average of 234 students, though Massac County High School is larger with 583 students.
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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.