Menard County Schools & Education
Menard County, Illinois
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
49/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
87.3%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
87.3%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,959
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,250
School Score
49/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 63/100
State Score Position
#82
of 102 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Menard County
Measured School Summary
Menard County performs at an average level with a school score of 49/100 and a solid graduation rate of 87.3%.
Funding Context
At $7,959 per pupil, Menard County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 22% below the Illinois average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 1.5 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 14% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Menard 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
7 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
49/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #82 of 102 Illinois counties with school score data.
Completion
87.3%
1.5 pts below the state average
Funding context
$7,959
$1,291 below the state average
School coverage
7
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
Menard County has 7 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 Menard 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
Menard 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
#82
of 102 Illinois counties with school score data. The county score is 14 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.
Porta CUSD 202
Elementary and high visible
1,054 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Athens CUSD 213
Middle and high visible
478 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Greenview CUSD 200
Elementary and high visible
211 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Athens CUSD 213 is the largest listed district slice, with 4 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 Menard County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Menard 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 Menard 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.
Rural Roots and Strong School Infrastructure
Menard County manages 7 public schools across 3 districts, serving a total of 1,743 students. The educational landscape consists of three elementary schools, one middle school, and three high schools focused on the local community.
Porta and Athens Lead Local Districts
Porta CUSD 202 is the largest district with 1,054 students, followed closely by Athens CUSD 213 which serves 1,017 students. There are currently no charter schools in the county, with traditional public districts managing 100% of enrollment.
Intimate Learning in a Rural Setting
Education here feels personal with an average school size of just 249 students. The environment is predominantly rural, ranging from the 428 students at Porta High School down to smaller classes in the five rural-designated campuses.
School Overview
Total Schools
7
in Menard County
Reported Enrollment
1,743
7 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Menard County
Porta CUSD 202
Athens CUSD 213
Greenview CUSD 200
7 Public Schools in Menard 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 7 of 7 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porta High School | Record | Porta CUSD 202 | Petersburg, 62675Rural: Fringe | 7–12 | High | 428 |
| Petersburg Elem School | Record | Porta CUSD 202 | Petersburg, 62675Town: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 345 |
| Athens Sr High School | Record | Athens CUSD 213 | Athens, 62613Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 313 |
| Porta Central | Record | Porta CUSD 202 | Petersburg, 62675Town: Distant | 3–6 | Primary | 281 |
| Athens Junior High School | Record | Athens CUSD 213 | Athens, 62613Rural: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 165 |
| Greenview Jr/Sr High School | Record | Greenview CUSD 200 | Greenview, 62642Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 107 |
| Greenview Elementary School | Record | Greenview CUSD 200 | Greenview, 62642Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 104 |
Greenview Jr/Sr High School
Greenview CUSD 200
Greenview, 62642 / Rural: Distant
Greenview Elementary School
Greenview CUSD 200
Greenview, 62642 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,959
State avg $9,250
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Schools in Menard County, Illinois — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Menard County, Illinois?
Menard County manages 7 public schools across 3 districts, serving a total of 1,743 students. The educational landscape consists of three elementary schools, one middle school, and three high schools focused on the local community.
What are the major school districts in Menard County, Illinois?
Porta CUSD 202 is the largest district with 1,054 students, followed closely by Athens CUSD 213 which serves 1,017 students. There are currently no charter schools in the county, with traditional public districts managing 100% of enrollment.
What is the school experience like in Menard County?
Education here feels personal with an average school size of just 249 students. The environment is predominantly rural, ranging from the 428 students at Porta High School down to smaller classes in the five rural-designated campuses.
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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.