Morgan County Schools & Education
Morgan County, Illinois
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
43/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
76.5%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
76.5%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,063
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,250
School Score
43/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 63/100
State Score Position
#96
of 102 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Morgan County
Measured School Summary
Morgan County has midrange measured school signals (score: 43/100) with a graduation rate of 76.5%, which warrants review in official state and district records.
Funding Context
Morgan County spends $9,063 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 33% below the Illinois average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 12.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Morgan 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
28 public schools and 8 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
43/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #96 of 102 Illinois counties with school score data.
Completion
76.5%
12.3 pts below the state average
Funding context
$9,063
$187 below the state average
School coverage
28
8 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
Morgan County has 28 public schools across 8 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 Morgan 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
Morgan 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
#96
of 102 Illinois counties with school score data. The county score is 20 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 93% 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.
Jacksonville SD 117
Elementary to high school visible
3,253 students
11 listed schools in this county slice.
Triopia CUSD 27
Elementary and high visible
396 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Waverly CUSD 6
Elementary and high visible
354 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Franklin CUSD 1
Elementary and high visible
285 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Jacksonville SD 117 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 Morgan County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Morgan 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 Morgan 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 Specialized Educational Network
Morgan County features a high density of 28 public schools serving 4,491 students across 8 districts. This unique landscape includes 11 elementary schools and 8 specialized 'other' schools, including three alternative and five special education sites.
Jacksonville SD 117 at the Center
Jacksonville SD 117 is the primary district, serving 3,253 students across 11 different schools. The county also hosts the Four Rivers Special Education District, emphasizing the area's commitment to specialized learning pathways.
Small Schools in a Town Setting
While 16 schools are located in town locales, the average school size remains small at 236 students. Jacksonville High School is the largest at 893 students, but many specialized facilities offer much smaller, tailored environments.
School Overview
Total Schools
28
in Morgan County
Reported Enrollment
4,491
26 schools reporting
School Districts
8
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
8 School Districts in Morgan County
Jacksonville SD 117
Triopia CUSD 27
Waverly CUSD 6
Franklin CUSD 1
Meredosia-Chambersburg CUSD 11
Four Rivers Spec Educ Dist
Dept of Human Services
Adam/Brwn/Cass/Morgn/Pik/Sctt ROE
28 Public Schools in Morgan 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 20 of 28 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacksonville High School | Record | Jacksonville SD 117 | Jacksonville, 62650Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 893 |
| Jacksonville Middle School | Record | Jacksonville SD 117 | Jacksonville, 62650Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 718 |
| Eisenhower Elem School | Record | Jacksonville SD 117 | Jacksonville, 62650Town: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 313 |
| South Jacksonville Elem School | Record | Jacksonville SD 117 | South Jacksonville, 62650Town: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 311 |
| Lincoln Elem School | Record | Jacksonville SD 117 | Jacksonville, 62650Town: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 269 |
| The Early Years | Record | Jacksonville SD 117 | Jacksonville, 62650Town: Distant | PK | Other | 235 |
| Washington Elem School | Record | Jacksonville SD 117 | Jacksonville, 62650Town: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 231 |
| Waverly Elementary School | Record | Waverly CUSD 6 | Waverly, 62692Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 217 |
| Triopia Grade School | Record | Triopia CUSD 27 | Concord, 62631Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 207 |
| Triopia Jr-Sr High School | Record | Triopia CUSD 27 | Concord, 62631Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 189 |
| North Jacksonville School | Record | Jacksonville SD 117 | Jacksonville, 62650Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 158 |
| Franklin Jr/Sr High School | Record | Franklin CUSD 1 | Franklin, 62638Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 157 |
| Waverly Jr/Sr High School | Record | Waverly CUSD 6 | Waverly, 62692Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 137 |
| Murrayville-Woodson Elem School | Record | Jacksonville SD 117 | Murrayville, 62668Rural: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 125 |
| Meredosia-Chambersburg Elem Sch | Record | Meredosia-Chambersburg CUSD 11 | Meredosia, 62665Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 109 |
| Franklin East Grade School | Record | Franklin CUSD 1 | Franklin, 62638Rural: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 71 |
| Franklin Elementary School | Record | Franklin CUSD 1 | Franklin, 62638Rural: Distant | 3–5 | Primary | 57 |
| Meredosia-Chambersburg High Sch | Record | Meredosia-Chambersburg CUSD 11 | Meredosia, 62665Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 48 |
| Meredosia-Chambersburg Jr High | Record | Meredosia-Chambersburg CUSD 11 | Meredosia, 62665Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 46 |
| ARC | Record | Adam/Brwn/Cass/Morgn/Pik/Sctt ROE | Jacksonville, 62650Town: Distant | 6–12 | Alternative | 0 |
Jacksonville High School
Jacksonville SD 117
Jacksonville, 62650 / Town: Distant
Jacksonville Middle School
Jacksonville SD 117
Jacksonville, 62650 / Town: Distant
Eisenhower Elem School
Jacksonville SD 117
Jacksonville, 62650 / Town: Distant
South Jacksonville Elem School
Jacksonville SD 117
South Jacksonville, 62650 / Town: Distant
Lincoln Elem School
Jacksonville SD 117
Jacksonville, 62650 / Town: Distant
Washington Elem School
Jacksonville SD 117
Jacksonville, 62650 / Town: Distant
North Jacksonville School
Jacksonville SD 117
Jacksonville, 62650 / Rural: Fringe
Murrayville-Woodson Elem School
Jacksonville SD 117
Murrayville, 62668 / Rural: Distant
Meredosia-Chambersburg Elem Sch
Meredosia-Chambersburg CUSD 11
Meredosia, 62665 / Rural: Remote
Franklin East Grade School
Franklin CUSD 1
Franklin, 62638 / Rural: Distant
Franklin Elementary School
Franklin CUSD 1
Franklin, 62638 / Rural: Distant
Meredosia-Chambersburg High Sch
Meredosia-Chambersburg CUSD 11
Meredosia, 62665 / Rural: Remote
Meredosia-Chambersburg Jr High
Meredosia-Chambersburg CUSD 11
Meredosia, 62665 / Rural: Remote
ARC
Adam/Brwn/Cass/Morgn/Pik/Sctt ROE
Jacksonville, 62650 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,063
State avg $9,250
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Schools in Morgan County, Illinois — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Morgan County, Illinois?
Morgan County features a high density of 28 public schools serving 4,491 students across 8 districts. This unique landscape includes 11 elementary schools and 8 specialized 'other' schools, including three alternative and five special education sites.
What are the major school districts in Morgan County, Illinois?
Jacksonville SD 117 is the primary district, serving 3,253 students across 11 different schools. The county also hosts the Four Rivers Special Education District, emphasizing the area's commitment to specialized learning pathways.
What is the school experience like in Morgan County?
While 16 schools are located in town locales, the average school size remains small at 236 students. Jacksonville High School is the largest at 893 students, but many specialized facilities offer much smaller, tailored environments.
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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.