Richland County Schools & Education
Richland County, Illinois
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
59/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,431
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,250
School Score
59/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 63/100
State Score Position
#62
of 102 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Richland County
Measured School Summary
Richland County performs at an average level with a school score of 59/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.0%.
Funding Context
At $7,431 per pupil, Richland County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 7% below the Illinois average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 20% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Richland 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
3 public schools and 1 district 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
59/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #62 of 102 Illinois counties with school score data.
Completion
92.0%
3.2 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,431
$1,819 below the state average
School coverage
3
1 district 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
Richland County has 3 public schools across 1 district, 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 Richland 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
Richland 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
#62
of 102 Illinois counties with school score data. The county score is 4 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.
Richland County CUSD 1
Elementary to high school visible
2,280 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Richland County CUSD 1 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 Richland County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
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 Richland 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.
Concentrated Excellence in Richland County
Richland County operates a streamlined system with three large public schools all managed by a single unified district. This setup serves 2,280 students through one elementary, one middle, and one high school. This centralized model allows the county to maintain larger campus facilities with diverse resources.
Richland County CUSD 1 Leads the Way
Richland County CUSD 1 is the sole district in the county, providing 100% of the public school options for local families. There are no charter schools, allowing the district to focus all community funding into its three primary campuses. This unified structure ensures every student in the county transitions through the same high-quality system.
Robust Town Schools with Large Enrollments
All three schools are located in town settings, giving the education system a centralized, bustling feel. Richland County Elementary is the largest school with 1,101 students, and the average school size across the county is a high 760. These larger school environments offer a wide variety of social and extracurricular opportunities for students.
School Overview
Total Schools
3
in Richland County
Reported Enrollment
2,280
3 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Richland County
Richland County CUSD 1
3 Public Schools in Richland County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 3 of 3 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richland County Elementary School | Profile | Richland County CUSD 1 | Olney, 62450Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 1,101 |
| Richland County High School | Record | Richland County CUSD 1 | Olney, 62450Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 707 |
| Richland County Middle School | Record | Richland County CUSD 1 | Olney, 62450Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 472 |
Richland County Elementary School
Richland County CUSD 1
Olney, 62450 / Town: Remote
Richland County High School
Richland County CUSD 1
Olney, 62450 / Town: Remote
Richland County Middle School
Richland County CUSD 1
Olney, 62450 / Town: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,431
State avg $9,250
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Schools in Richland County, Illinois — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Richland County, Illinois?
Richland County operates a streamlined system with three large public schools all managed by a single unified district. This setup serves 2,280 students through one elementary, one middle, and one high school. This centralized model allows the county to maintain larger campus facilities with diverse resources.
What are the major school districts in Richland County, Illinois?
Richland County CUSD 1 is the sole district in the county, providing 100% of the public school options for local families. There are no charter schools, allowing the district to focus all community funding into its three primary campuses. This unified structure ensures every student in the county transitions through the same high-quality system.
What is the school experience like in Richland County?
All three schools are located in town settings, giving the education system a centralized, bustling feel. Richland County Elementary is the largest school with 1,101 students, and the average school size across the county is a high 760. These larger school environments offer a wide variety of social and extracurricular opportunities for students.
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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.