Montgomery County Schools & Education
Montgomery County, Illinois
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
62/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
87.9%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
87.9%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,915
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,250
School Score
62/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 63/100
State Score Position
#54
of 102 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Montgomery County
Measured School Summary
Montgomery County performs at an average level with a school score of 62/100 and a solid graduation rate of 87.9%.
Funding Context
Montgomery County spends $9,915 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 1% below the Illinois average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 0.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 7% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Montgomery 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
18 public schools and 4 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
62/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #54 of 102 Illinois counties with school score data.
Completion
87.9%
0.9 pts below the state average
Funding context
$9,915
$665 above the state average
School coverage
18
4 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
Montgomery County has 18 public schools across 4 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 Montgomery 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
Montgomery 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
#54
of 102 Illinois counties with school score data. The county score is roughly in line with 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.
Hillsboro CUSD 3
Elementary to high school visible
1,626 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Litchfield CUSD 12
Elementary to high school visible
1,316 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
Nokomis CUSD 22
Elementary and high visible
596 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Panhandle CUSD 2
Elementary to high school visible
445 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Litchfield CUSD 12 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 Montgomery County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Montgomery 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 Montgomery 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.
Broad School Access in Montgomery
Montgomery County provides 18 public schools for its 3,983 students, distributed across 4 school districts. The system includes seven elementary, four middle, and five high schools, plus two specialized alternative facilities.
Investing Above the State Average
Education is a priority here, with per-pupil spending at $9,915, notably higher than the Illinois average of $9,250. The graduation rate of 87.9% surpasses the national benchmark of 87.0%.
Hillsboro and Litchfield District Hubs
Hillsboro CUSD 3 is the largest district by enrollment with 1,626 students, while Litchfield CUSD 12 manages the most individual campuses with 6 schools. Traditional public education remains the standard, with 0% charter school presence.
Town-Centered Educational Life
Two-thirds of the county's schools are located in town settings, anchored by large campuses like Beckemeyer Elementary with 656 students. The average school size is 249, offering a comfortable middle ground between small rural classes and large urban centers.
School Overview
Total Schools
18
in Montgomery County
Reported Enrollment
3,983
18 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Montgomery County
Hillsboro CUSD 3
Litchfield CUSD 12
Nokomis CUSD 22
Panhandle CUSD 2
18 Public Schools in Montgomery 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 18 of 18 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beckemeyer Elem School | Record | Hillsboro CUSD 3 | Hillsboro, 62049Town: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 656 |
| Hillsboro High School | Record | Hillsboro CUSD 3 | Hillsboro, 62049Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 468 |
| Litchfield Senior High School | Record | Litchfield CUSD 12 | Litchfield, 62056Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 411 |
| Hillsboro Jr High School | Record | Hillsboro CUSD 3 | Hillsboro, 62049Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 345 |
| Nokomis Jr/Sr High Sch | Record | Nokomis CUSD 22 | Nokomis, 62075Rural: Fringe | 6–12 | High | 312 |
| North Elem School | Record | Nokomis CUSD 22 | Nokomis, 62075Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 284 |
| Litchfield Middle School | Record | Litchfield CUSD 12 | Litchfield, 62056Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 246 |
| Russell Elem School | Record | Litchfield CUSD 12 | Litchfield, 62056Town: Distant | 4–5 | Primary | 192 |
| Madison Park Elem School | Record | Litchfield CUSD 12 | Litchfield, 62056Town: Distant | KG–1 | Primary | 179 |
| J D Colt Elem School | Record | Litchfield CUSD 12 | Litchfield, 62056Town: Distant | 2–3 | Primary | 178 |
| Coffeen Early Childhood Center | Record | Hillsboro CUSD 3 | Coffeen, 62017Rural: Distant | PK | Other | 157 |
| Lincolnwood High School | Record | Panhandle CUSD 2 | Raymond, 62560Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 141 |
| Litchfield Prekindergarten | Record | Litchfield CUSD 12 | Litchfield, 62056Town: Distant | PK | Other | 110 |
| Raymond Grade School | Record | Panhandle CUSD 2 | Raymond, 62560Rural: Distant | 2–5 | Primary | 106 |
| Farmersville Elem School | Record | Panhandle CUSD 2 | Farmersville, 62533Rural: Distant | PK–1 | Primary | 101 |
| Lincolnwood Jr High School | Record | Panhandle CUSD 2 | Raymond, 62560Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 97 |
| Phoenix Safe Schools Program | Record | Bnd/Chrstn/Effngh/Fytt/Mntgmr ROE | Litchfield, 62056Town: Distant | 6–9 | Alternative | 0 |
| Revive Alternative High School | Record | Bnd/Chrstn/Effngh/Fytt/Mntgmr ROE | Litchfield, 62056Town: Distant | 9–12 | Alternative | 0 |
Litchfield Senior High School
Litchfield CUSD 12
Litchfield, 62056 / Town: Distant
Litchfield Middle School
Litchfield CUSD 12
Litchfield, 62056 / Town: Distant
Madison Park Elem School
Litchfield CUSD 12
Litchfield, 62056 / Town: Distant
Coffeen Early Childhood Center
Hillsboro CUSD 3
Coffeen, 62017 / Rural: Distant
Litchfield Prekindergarten
Litchfield CUSD 12
Litchfield, 62056 / Town: Distant
Farmersville Elem School
Panhandle CUSD 2
Farmersville, 62533 / Rural: Distant
Phoenix Safe Schools Program
Bnd/Chrstn/Effngh/Fytt/Mntgmr ROE
Litchfield, 62056 / Town: Distant
Revive Alternative High School
Bnd/Chrstn/Effngh/Fytt/Mntgmr ROE
Litchfield, 62056 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,915
State avg $9,250
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Schools in Montgomery County, Illinois — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Montgomery County, Illinois?
Montgomery County provides 18 public schools for its 3,983 students, distributed across 4 school districts. The system includes seven elementary, four middle, and five high schools, plus two specialized alternative facilities.
How do schools in Montgomery County perform academically?
Education is a priority here, with per-pupil spending at $9,915, notably higher than the Illinois average of $9,250. The graduation rate of 87.9% surpasses the national benchmark of 87.0%.
What are the major school districts in Montgomery County, Illinois?
Hillsboro CUSD 3 is the largest district by enrollment with 1,626 students, while Litchfield CUSD 12 manages the most individual campuses with 6 schools. Traditional public education remains the standard, with 0% charter school presence.
What is the school experience like in Montgomery County?
Two-thirds of the county's schools are located in town settings, anchored by large campuses like Beckemeyer Elementary with 656 students. The average school size is 249, offering a comfortable middle ground between small rural classes and large urban centers.
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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.