Pike County Schools & Education
Pike County, Illinois
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool 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.
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
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Western CUSD 12
Elementary to high school visible
529 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Pleasant Hill CUSD 3
Elementary and high visible
376 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Griggsville-Perry CUSD 4
Elementary to high school visible
315 students
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
4 School Districts in Pike County
Pikeland CUSD 10
Western CUSD 12
Pleasant Hill CUSD 3
Griggsville-Perry CUSD 4
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 dataLevel
Showing 12 of 12 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pikeland Community School | Record | Pikeland CUSD 10 | Pittsfield, 62363Town: Remote | 3–8 | Middle | 489 |
| Pittsfield High School | Record | Pikeland CUSD 10 | Pittsfield, 62363Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 344 |
| Pittsfield South Elem School | Record | Pikeland CUSD 10 | Pittsfield, 62363Town: Remote | PK–2 | Primary | 331 |
| Pleasant Hill Elem School | Record | Pleasant Hill CUSD 3 | Pleasant Hill, 62366Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 278 |
| Western Barry Elem | Record | Western CUSD 12 | Barry, 62312Rural: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 229 |
| Western Jr High School | Record | Western CUSD 12 | Kinderhook, 62345Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 160 |
| Western High School | Record | Western CUSD 12 | Barry, 62312Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 140 |
| Griggsville-Perry Primary School | Record | Griggsville-Perry CUSD 4 | Griggsville, 62340Rural: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 121 |
| Griggsville-Perry High School | Record | Griggsville-Perry CUSD 4 | Griggsville, 62340Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 99 |
| Pleasant Hill High School | Record | Pleasant Hill CUSD 3 | Pleasant Hill, 62366Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 98 |
| Griggsville-Perry Middle School | Record | Griggsville-Perry CUSD 4 | Perry, 62362Rural: Remote | 5–8 | Middle | 95 |
| PACE Alternative School | Record | Adam/Brwn/Cass/Morgn/Pik/Sctt ROE | Pittsfield, 62363Town: Remote | 6–12 | Alternative | 0 |
Pikeland Community School
Pikeland CUSD 10
Pittsfield, 62363 / Town: Remote
Pittsfield South Elem School
Pikeland CUSD 10
Pittsfield, 62363 / Town: Remote
Pleasant Hill Elem School
Pleasant Hill CUSD 3
Pleasant Hill, 62366 / Rural: Distant
Griggsville-Perry Primary School
Griggsville-Perry CUSD 4
Griggsville, 62340 / Rural: Distant
Griggsville-Perry High School
Griggsville-Perry CUSD 4
Griggsville, 62340 / Rural: Distant
Pleasant Hill High School
Pleasant Hill CUSD 3
Pleasant Hill, 62366 / Rural: Distant
Griggsville-Perry Middle School
Griggsville-Perry CUSD 4
Perry, 62362 / Rural: Remote
PACE Alternative School
Adam/Brwn/Cass/Morgn/Pik/Sctt ROE
Pittsfield, 62363 / Town: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,072
State avg $9,250
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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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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.