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Schuyler County Schools & Education

School Score

67/100

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

$8,124

National avg $13,239

State avg $9,250

School Score

67/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 63/100

State Score Position

#37

of 102 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Schuyler County

Measured School Summary

Schuyler County performs at an average level with a school score of 67/100 and a solid graduation rate of 92.0%.

Funding Context

Schuyler County spends $8,124 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 6% above the Illinois average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 12% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Schuyler 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

5 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

67/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #37 of 102 Illinois counties with school score data.

Completion

92.0%

3.2 pts above the state average

Funding context

$8,124

$1,126 below the state average

School coverage

5

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

Schuyler County has 5 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.

Parent decision brief

What Schuyler 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

Schuyler 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

#37

of 102 Illinois counties with school score data. The county score is 4 points above the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 80% 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.

Schuyler-Industry CUSD 5

Elementary to high school visible

937 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 1Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Schuyler-Industry CUSD 5 is the largest listed district slice, with 4 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 Schuyler 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?

Which schools are missing enrollment or ratio fields, and does the district publish a newer local profile than the NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data?

Education Overview

About Schools in Schuyler 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.

A Unified Community School System

Schuyler County operates as a single-district system with five public schools serving 937 students. The infrastructure is streamlined, consisting of two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. This centralized model ensures that all students in the county progress through the same educational pipeline.

Schuyler-Industry CUSD 5 Leads Alone

Schuyler-Industry CUSD 5 is the sole school district in the county, providing a unified academic experience for all 937 students. Because the system is centralized, there are zero charter schools and limited administrative overlap. This structure fosters a strong, singular community identity centered around the district.

A Consistent Town-Based School Feel

Every school in Schuyler County is located in a town setting, offering a consistent environment for all students. Rushville-Industry High School is the largest campus with 283 students, while the average school size across the district is 234. Students benefit from the personal attention possible in these smaller, focused institutions.

School Overview

Total Schools

5

in Schuyler County

Reported Enrollment

937

4 schools reporting

School Districts

1

district

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary2
Middle1
High1
Other1

1 School District in Schuyler County

Schuyler-Industry CUSD 5

4 schools
937 students enrolled

5 Public Schools in Schuyler 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 5 of 5 matching schools

Rushville-Industry High School

Schuyler-Industry CUSD 5

Rushville, 62681 / Town: Remote

Record9–12High283 students

Schuyler Industry Middle School

Schuyler-Industry CUSD 5

Rushville, 62681 / Town: Remote

Record5–8Middle272 students

Washington Elem School

Schuyler-Industry CUSD 5

Rushville, 62681 / Town: Remote

RecordPK–1Primary206 students

Webster Elem School

Schuyler-Industry CUSD 5

Rushville, 62681 / Town: Remote

Record2–4Primary176 students

WCISEC ED

West Central IL Spec Educ Coop

Rushville, 62681 / Town: Remote

RecordSpecial EducationEnrollment not available

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$8,124

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 Schuyler County?
Schuyler County has a school score of 67/100, 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 Schuyler County?
The high school graduation rate in Schuyler County is 92.0%, which is above 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 Schuyler County spend per student?
Schuyler County spends $8,124 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 Schuyler County, Illinois — FAQ

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

Schuyler County operates as a single-district system with five public schools serving 937 students. The infrastructure is streamlined, consisting of two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. This centralized model ensures that all students in the county progress through the same educational pipeline.

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

Schuyler-Industry CUSD 5 is the sole school district in the county, providing a unified academic experience for all 937 students. Because the system is centralized, there are zero charter schools and limited administrative overlap. This structure fosters a strong, singular community identity centered around the district.

What is the school experience like in Schuyler County?

Every school in Schuyler County is located in a town setting, offering a consistent environment for all students. Rushville-Industry High School is the largest campus with 283 students, while the average school size across the district is 234. Students benefit from the personal attention possible in these smaller, focused institutions.

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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.