Saline County Schools & Education
Saline County, Illinois
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
56/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
87.6%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
87.6%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,727
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,250
School Score
56/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 63/100
State Score Position
#71
of 102 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Saline County
Measured School Summary
Saline County performs at an average level with a school score of 56/100 and a solid graduation rate of 87.6%.
Funding Context
Saline County spends $8,727 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 11% below the Illinois average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 1.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 6% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Saline 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
15 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
56/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #71 of 102 Illinois counties with school score data.
Completion
87.6%
1.2 pts below the state average
Funding context
$8,727
$523 below the state average
School coverage
15
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
Saline County has 15 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 Saline 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
Saline 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
#71
of 102 Illinois counties with school score data. The county score is 7 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.
Harrisburg CUSD 3
Elementary to high school visible
1,771 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
Eldorado CUSD 4
Elementary to high school visible
1,077 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Carrier Mills-Stonefort CUSD 2
Elementary and high visible
447 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Galatia CUSD 1
Elementary to high school visible
390 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Harrisburg CUSD 3 is the largest listed district slice, with 5 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 Saline County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Saline 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 Saline 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.
Small-Town Schools with Focused Enrollment
Saline County operates 15 public schools serving a total student population of 3,724. These schools are distributed across four districts and include five elementary, three middle, and five high school facilities. This compact infrastructure serves the community through a mix of town-based and rural campuses.
Harrisburg and Eldorado Lead the Way
Harrisburg CUSD 3 is the largest district, managing five schools and 1,771 students. Eldorado CUSD 4 also maintains a significant presence with 1,077 students across three schools. No charter schools currently operate in Saline County, keeping all 3,724 students within traditional public districts.
A Close-Knit Educational Experience
Schools in Saline County are notably intimate, with an average enrollment of just 248 students per campus. Eldorado Elem School is the largest in the county with 545 students, followed closely by Harrisburg High School with 544. The mix of nine town schools and six rural locations creates a neighborly, small-town atmosphere.
School Overview
Total Schools
15
in Saline County
Reported Enrollment
3,724
15 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Saline County
Harrisburg CUSD 3
Eldorado CUSD 4
Carrier Mills-Stonefort CUSD 2
Galatia CUSD 1
15 Public Schools in Saline 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 15 of 15 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eldorado Elem School | Record | Eldorado CUSD 4 | Eldorado, 62930Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 545 |
| Harrisburg High School | Record | Harrisburg CUSD 3 | Harrisburg, 62946Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 544 |
| West Side Primary School | Record | Harrisburg CUSD 3 | Harrisburg, 62946Town: Distant | KG–2 | Primary | 424 |
| East Side Intermediate School | Record | Harrisburg CUSD 3 | Harrisburg, 62946Town: Distant | 3–5 | Primary | 359 |
| Harrisburg Middle School | Record | Harrisburg CUSD 3 | Harrisburg, 62946Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 331 |
| Carrier Mills-Stonefort Elem Sch | Record | Carrier Mills-Stonefort CUSD 2 | Carrier Mills, 62917Rural: Fringe | PK–8 | Primary | 330 |
| Eldorado High School | Record | Eldorado CUSD 4 | Eldorado, 62930Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 301 |
| Eldorado Middle School | Record | Eldorado CUSD 4 | Eldorado, 62930Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 231 |
| Galatia Elem School | Record | Galatia CUSD 1 | Galatia, 62935Rural: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 170 |
| Carrier Mills-Stonefort H S | Record | Carrier Mills-Stonefort CUSD 2 | Carrier Mills, 62917Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 117 |
| Bulldog Early Learning Academy | Record | Harrisburg CUSD 3 | Harrisburg, 62946Town: Distant | PK | Other | 113 |
| Galatia High School | Record | Galatia CUSD 1 | Galatia, 62935Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 108 |
| Galatia Jr High | Record | Galatia CUSD 1 | Galatia, 62935Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 89 |
| School District 428 IYC-HRB | Record | IDJJ Sch Dist 428 | Harrisburg, 62946Town: Distant | 7–12 | Alternative | 39 |
| Galatia Grade School Annex | Record | Galatia CUSD 1 | Galatia, 62935Rural: Distant | PK | Other | 23 |
West Side Primary School
Harrisburg CUSD 3
Harrisburg, 62946 / Town: Distant
East Side Intermediate School
Harrisburg CUSD 3
Harrisburg, 62946 / Town: Distant
Harrisburg Middle School
Harrisburg CUSD 3
Harrisburg, 62946 / Town: Distant
Carrier Mills-Stonefort Elem Sch
Carrier Mills-Stonefort CUSD 2
Carrier Mills, 62917 / Rural: Fringe
Carrier Mills-Stonefort H S
Carrier Mills-Stonefort CUSD 2
Carrier Mills, 62917 / Rural: Fringe
Bulldog Early Learning Academy
Harrisburg CUSD 3
Harrisburg, 62946 / Town: Distant
School District 428 IYC-HRB
IDJJ Sch Dist 428
Harrisburg, 62946 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,727
State avg $9,250
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Schools in Saline County, Illinois — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Saline County, Illinois?
Saline County operates 15 public schools serving a total student population of 3,724. These schools are distributed across four districts and include five elementary, three middle, and five high school facilities. This compact infrastructure serves the community through a mix of town-based and rural campuses.
What are the major school districts in Saline County, Illinois?
Harrisburg CUSD 3 is the largest district, managing five schools and 1,771 students. Eldorado CUSD 4 also maintains a significant presence with 1,077 students across three schools. No charter schools currently operate in Saline County, keeping all 3,724 students within traditional public districts.
What is the school experience like in Saline County?
Schools in Saline County are notably intimate, with an average enrollment of just 248 students per campus. Eldorado Elem School is the largest in the county with 545 students, followed closely by Harrisburg High School with 544. The mix of nine town schools and six rural locations creates a neighborly, small-town atmosphere.
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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.