Moultrie County Schools & Education
Moultrie County, Illinois
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
74/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
96.2%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
96.2%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,638
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,250
School Score
74/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 63/100
State Score Position
#29
of 102 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Moultrie County
Measured School Summary
Moultrie County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 74/100 and a graduation rate of 96.2%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
At $7,638 per pupil, Moultrie County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 18% above the Illinois average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 7.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 17% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Moultrie 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
6 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
74/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #29 of 102 Illinois counties with school score data.
Completion
96.2%
7.4 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,638
$1,612 below the state average
School coverage
6
2 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Moultrie County has 6 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 Moultrie 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.
Small-system county
Moultrie County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#29
of 102 Illinois counties with school score data. The county score is 11 points above 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.
Sullivan CUSD 300
Elementary to high school visible
1,179 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Okaw Valley CUSD 302
Elementary and high visible
348 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Okaw Valley CUSD 302 is the largest listed district slice, with 3 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 Moultrie County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Moultrie 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 Moultrie 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.
Compact and Efficient Schooling
Moultrie County operates a focused network of 6 public schools serving 1,687 total students. The infrastructure is divided into two primary districts, with three elementary, one middle, and two high schools.
Sullivan CUSD 300 Takes the Lead
Sullivan CUSD 300 is the largest district, educating 1,179 students across its three campus levels. Okaw Valley CUSD 302 serves the remaining 463 students, and the county currently has no charter school options.
A Perfect Balance of Town and Country
The county splits its schools evenly between three rural and three town locations, with an average school size of 281. Sullivan Elementary is the largest school with 484 students, providing a community-centered feel.
School Overview
Total Schools
6
in Moultrie County
Reported Enrollment
1,687
6 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Moultrie County
Sullivan CUSD 300
Okaw Valley CUSD 302
6 Public Schools in Moultrie 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 6 of 6 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sullivan Elem School | Record | Sullivan CUSD 300 | Sullivan, 61951Town: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 484 |
| Sullivan High School | Record | Sullivan CUSD 300 | Sullivan, 61951Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 361 |
| Sullivan Middle School | Record | Sullivan CUSD 300 | Sullivan, 61951Town: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 334 |
| Okaw Valley Elementary School | Record | Okaw Valley CUSD 302 | Bethany, 61914Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 175 |
| Okaw Valley High School | Record | Okaw Valley CUSD 302 | Bethany, 61914Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 173 |
| Lovington Grade School | Record | Arthur CUSD 305 | Lovington, 61937Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 160 |
Okaw Valley Elementary School
Okaw Valley CUSD 302
Bethany, 61914 / Rural: Distant
Okaw Valley High School
Okaw Valley CUSD 302
Bethany, 61914 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,638
State avg $9,250
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Schools in Moultrie County, Illinois — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Moultrie County, Illinois?
Moultrie County operates a focused network of 6 public schools serving 1,687 total students. The infrastructure is divided into two primary districts, with three elementary, one middle, and two high schools.
What are the major school districts in Moultrie County, Illinois?
Sullivan CUSD 300 is the largest district, educating 1,179 students across its three campus levels. Okaw Valley CUSD 302 serves the remaining 463 students, and the county currently has no charter school options.
What is the school experience like in Moultrie County?
The county splits its schools evenly between three rural and three town locations, with an average school size of 281. Sullivan Elementary is the largest school with 484 students, providing a community-centered feel.
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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.