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Pike County Schools & Education

School Score

51/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

84.7%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

84.7%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 88.8%

Per-Pupil Spending

$9,072

National avg $13,239

State avg $9,250

School Score

51/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 63/100

State Score Position

#80

of 102 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Pike County

Measured School Summary

Pike County has midrange measured school signals (score: 51/100) with a graduation rate of 84.7%, which warrants review in official state and district records.

Funding Context

Pike County spends $9,072 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 19% below the Illinois average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 4.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Pike 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

12 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

51/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #80 of 102 Illinois counties with school score data.

Completion

84.7%

4.1 pts below the state average

Funding context

$9,072

$178 below the state average

School coverage

12

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

Pike County has 12 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.

Parent decision brief

What Pike 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

Pike 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

#80

of 102 Illinois counties with school score data. The county score is 12 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.

Pikeland CUSD 10

Elementary to high school visible

1,164 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

Western CUSD 12

Elementary to high school visible

529 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

Pleasant Hill CUSD 3

Elementary and high visible

376 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

Griggsville-Perry CUSD 4

Elementary to high school visible

315 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Griggsville-Perry CUSD 4 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 Pike County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Pike 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 Pike 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.

Essential Education Across Pike County

Pike County supports 2,384 students through a network of 12 public schools managed by four distinct districts. The count includes four elementary, three middle, and five high schools, ensuring comprehensive coverage from PK through graduation. The average school size is modest at 217 students, emphasizing a personalized approach to learning.

Pikeland CUSD 10 Leads the Region

Pikeland CUSD 10 is the largest provider in the county, serving 1,164 students across three schools. Traditional public schools make up 100% of the county's offerings, as there are no charter schools in the area. Other key districts include Western CUSD 12 and Griggsville-Perry CUSD 4, which manage smaller, specialized campuses.

A Blend of Rural and Town Locales

Eight schools are located in rural areas while four serve the county's town centers, providing a variety of campus environments. Pikeland Community School is the largest single facility with 489 students, offering a busier atmosphere than the smaller rural primaries. This distribution allows families to choose between central town schools and more secluded rural options.

School Overview

Total Schools

12

in Pike County

Reported Enrollment

2,384

12 schools reporting

School Districts

4

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary4
Middle3
High5
Other0

4 School Districts in Pike County

Pikeland CUSD 10

3 schools
1,164 students

Western CUSD 12

3 schools
529 students

Pleasant Hill CUSD 3

2 schools
376 students

Griggsville-Perry CUSD 4

3 schools
315 students

12 Public Schools in Pike 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 data

Level

Showing 12 of 12 matching schools

Pikeland Community School

Pikeland CUSD 10

Pittsfield, 62363 / Town: Remote

Record3–8Middle489 students

Pittsfield High School

Pikeland CUSD 10

Pittsfield, 62363 / Town: Remote

Record9–12High344 students

Pittsfield South Elem School

Pikeland CUSD 10

Pittsfield, 62363 / Town: Remote

RecordPK–2Primary331 students

Pleasant Hill Elem School

Pleasant Hill CUSD 3

Pleasant Hill, 62366 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–8Primary278 students

Western Barry Elem

Western CUSD 12

Barry, 62312 / Rural: Remote

RecordKG–5Primary229 students

Western Jr High School

Western CUSD 12

Kinderhook, 62345 / Rural: Remote

Record6–8Middle160 students

Western High School

Western CUSD 12

Barry, 62312 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High140 students

Griggsville-Perry Primary School

Griggsville-Perry CUSD 4

Griggsville, 62340 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–4Primary121 students

Griggsville-Perry High School

Griggsville-Perry CUSD 4

Griggsville, 62340 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High99 students

Pleasant Hill High School

Pleasant Hill CUSD 3

Pleasant Hill, 62366 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High98 students

Griggsville-Perry Middle School

Griggsville-Perry CUSD 4

Perry, 62362 / Rural: Remote

Record5–8Middle95 students

PACE Alternative School

Adam/Brwn/Cass/Morgn/Pik/Sctt ROE

Pittsfield, 62363 / Town: Remote

Record6–12Alternative0 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$9,072

State avg $9,250

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Illinois counties have the highest graduation rates?
Edwards County (97.0%), Hamilton County (97.0%), and Johnson County (96.3%) currently lead Illinois among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Illinois?
Across Illinois counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $9,250. The highest current county values are Lake County ($12,962), DuPage County ($12,349), and Jo Daviess County ($12,337). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Pike County?
Pike County has a school score of 51/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Pike County?
The high school graduation rate in Pike County is 84.7%, which is below the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Pike County spend per student?
Pike County spends $9,072 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Pike County, Illinois — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Pike County, Illinois?

Pike County supports 2,384 students through a network of 12 public schools managed by four distinct districts. The count includes four elementary, three middle, and five high schools, ensuring comprehensive coverage from PK through graduation. The average school size is modest at 217 students, emphasizing a personalized approach to learning.

What are the major school districts in Pike County, Illinois?

Pikeland CUSD 10 is the largest provider in the county, serving 1,164 students across three schools. Traditional public schools make up 100% of the county's offerings, as there are no charter schools in the area. Other key districts include Western CUSD 12 and Griggsville-Perry CUSD 4, which manage smaller, specialized campuses.

What is the school experience like in Pike County?

Eight schools are located in rural areas while four serve the county's town centers, providing a variety of campus environments. Pikeland Community School is the largest single facility with 489 students, offering a busier atmosphere than the smaller rural primaries. This distribution allows families to choose between central town schools and more secluded rural options.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.