Scott County Schools & Education
Scott County, Illinois
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
70/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
90.9%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
90.9%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,623
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,250
School Score
70/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 63/100
State Score Position
#35
of 102 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Scott County
Measured School Summary
Scott County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 70/100 and a graduation rate of 90.9%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
Scott County spends $9,623 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 12% above the Illinois average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 4% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Scott 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 2 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
70/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #35 of 102 Illinois counties with school score data.
Completion
90.9%
2.1 pts above the state average
Funding context
$9,623
$373 above the state average
School coverage
5
2 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Scott County has 5 public schools across 2 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 Scott 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
Scott 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
#35
of 102 Illinois counties with school score data. The county score is 7 points above 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.
Winchester CUSD 1
Elementary and high visible
576 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Scott-Morgan CUSD 2
Elementary to high school visible
187 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Scott-Morgan CUSD 2 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 Scott County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Scott 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 Scott 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.
Rural Schools with Personalized Attention
Scott County serves 763 students through a small but effective network of five public schools. Two school districts manage the county's education, providing two elementary, one middle, and two high school facilities. This small footprint allows for one of the lowest student-to-school ratios in the region.
Winchester and Bluffs Drive Success
Winchester CUSD 1 is the larger of the two districts, serving 576 students across two schools. Scott-Morgan CUSD 2 manages the remaining three schools with a total enrollment of 187 students. There are no charter schools in the county, emphasizing the role of traditional community-led districts.
The Essence of Rural Education
All five schools in Scott County are categorized as rural, creating a unified educational character. Winchester Elem School is the largest campus with 411 students, while Bluffs Junior High is exceptionally small with only 38 students. The average school size is just 153 students, ensuring every child is known by name.
School Overview
Total Schools
5
in Scott County
Reported Enrollment
763
5 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Scott County
Winchester CUSD 1
Scott-Morgan CUSD 2
5 Public Schools in Scott 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 5 of 5 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester Elem School | Record | Winchester CUSD 1 | Winchester, 62694Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 411 |
| Winchester High School | Record | Winchester CUSD 1 | Winchester, 62694Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 165 |
| Bluffs Elementary School | Record | Scott-Morgan CUSD 2 | Bluffs, 62621Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 89 |
| Bluffs High School | Record | Scott-Morgan CUSD 2 | Bluffs, 62621Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 60 |
| Bluffs Junior High School | Record | Scott-Morgan CUSD 2 | Bluffs, 62621Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 38 |
Winchester Elem School
Winchester CUSD 1
Winchester, 62694 / Rural: Remote
Bluffs Elementary School
Scott-Morgan CUSD 2
Bluffs, 62621 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,623
State avg $9,250
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Schools in Scott County, Illinois — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Scott County, Illinois?
Scott County serves 763 students through a small but effective network of five public schools. Two school districts manage the county's education, providing two elementary, one middle, and two high school facilities. This small footprint allows for one of the lowest student-to-school ratios in the region.
What are the major school districts in Scott County, Illinois?
Winchester CUSD 1 is the larger of the two districts, serving 576 students across two schools. Scott-Morgan CUSD 2 manages the remaining three schools with a total enrollment of 187 students. There are no charter schools in the county, emphasizing the role of traditional community-led districts.
What is the school experience like in Scott County?
All five schools in Scott County are categorized as rural, creating a unified educational character. Winchester Elem School is the largest campus with 411 students, while Bluffs Junior High is exceptionally small with only 38 students. The average school size is just 153 students, ensuring every child is known by name.
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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.