Shelby County Schools & Education
Shelby County, Illinois
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
65/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
91.1%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
91.1%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,457
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,250
School Score
65/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 63/100
State Score Position
#45
of 102 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Shelby County
Measured School Summary
Shelby County performs at an average level with a school score of 65/100 and a solid graduation rate of 91.1%.
Funding Context
Shelby County spends $8,457 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 3% above the Illinois average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 9% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Shelby 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
14 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
65/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #45 of 102 Illinois counties with school score data.
Completion
91.1%
2.3 pts above the state average
Funding context
$8,457
$793 below the state average
School coverage
14
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
Shelby County has 14 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 Shelby 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
Shelby 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
#45
of 102 Illinois counties with school score data. The county score is 2 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.
Shelbyville CUSD 4
Elementary to high school visible
1,251 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Stewardson-Strasburg CUD 5A
Elementary and high visible
399 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Windsor CUSD 1
Elementary and high visible
339 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Cowden-Herrick CUSD 3A
Elementary and high visible
322 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Shelbyville CUSD 4 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 Shelby County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Shelby 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 Shelby 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.
Shelbyville CUSD 4 Leads the County
Shelbyville CUSD 4 is the primary district, educating 1,251 students across four schools. Other notable districts include Stewardson-Strasburg CUD 5A and Cowden-Herrick CUSD 3A, which serve 399 and 322 students respectively. The county does not host any charter schools, maintaining a focus on community-based districts.
A Blend of Rural and Town Learning
Most students attend one of the 10 rural schools, though four schools are located in town settings. Moulton Elementary School is the county's largest at 429 students, while the countywide average enrollment is 219 students per school. This smaller school size allows for a community-oriented feel throughout the county.
School Overview
Total Schools
14
in Shelby County
Reported Enrollment
2,843
14 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Shelby County
Shelbyville CUSD 4
Stewardson-Strasburg CUD 5A
Windsor CUSD 1
Cowden-Herrick CUSD 3A
14 Public Schools in Shelby 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 14 of 14 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moulton Elementary School | Record | Shelbyville CUSD 4 | Shelbyville, 62565Town: Distant | 4–8 | Middle | 429 |
| Main Street Elementary School | Record | Shelbyville CUSD 4 | Shelbyville, 62565Town: Distant | 1–3 | Primary | 381 |
| Shelbyville High School | Record | Shelbyville CUSD 4 | Shelbyville, 62565Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 354 |
| Stewardson-Strasburg Elem School | Record | Stewardson-Strasburg CUD 5A | Strasburg, 62465Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 271 |
| Central A & M High School | Record | Central A & M CUD 21 | Moweaqua, 62550Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 225 |
| Windsor Elem School | Record | Windsor CUSD 1 | Windsor, 61957Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 202 |
| Gregory Intermediate | Record | Central A & M CUD 21 | Moweaqua, 62550Rural: Distant | 2–5 | Primary | 192 |
| Cowden-Herrick Jr/Sr High School | Record | Cowden-Herrick CUSD 3A | Cowden, 62422Rural: Remote | 6–12 | High | 165 |
| Cowden-Herrick Grade School | Record | Cowden-Herrick CUSD 3A | Herrick, 62431Rural: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 157 |
| Windsor Jr & Sr High School | Record | Windsor CUSD 1 | Windsor, 61957Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 137 |
| Stewardson-Strasburg High School | Record | Stewardson-Strasburg CUD 5A | Strasburg, 62465Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 128 |
| Okaw Valley Middle School | Record | Okaw Valley CUSD 302 | Findlay, 62534Rural: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 115 |
| Shelbyville Kindergarten Center | Record | Shelbyville CUSD 4 | Shelbyville, 62565Town: Distant | KG | Primary | 87 |
| Shelbyville Bridges | Record | Clk/Cls/Cmbn/Dglas/Edgr/Mltr/Shlb | Shelbyville, 62565Rural: Fringe | 6–12 | Alternative | 0 |
Moulton Elementary School
Shelbyville CUSD 4
Shelbyville, 62565 / Town: Distant
Main Street Elementary School
Shelbyville CUSD 4
Shelbyville, 62565 / Town: Distant
Shelbyville High School
Shelbyville CUSD 4
Shelbyville, 62565 / Town: Distant
Stewardson-Strasburg Elem School
Stewardson-Strasburg CUD 5A
Strasburg, 62465 / Rural: Remote
Central A & M High School
Central A & M CUD 21
Moweaqua, 62550 / Rural: Distant
Gregory Intermediate
Central A & M CUD 21
Moweaqua, 62550 / Rural: Distant
Cowden-Herrick Jr/Sr High School
Cowden-Herrick CUSD 3A
Cowden, 62422 / Rural: Remote
Cowden-Herrick Grade School
Cowden-Herrick CUSD 3A
Herrick, 62431 / Rural: Remote
Stewardson-Strasburg High School
Stewardson-Strasburg CUD 5A
Strasburg, 62465 / Rural: Remote
Okaw Valley Middle School
Okaw Valley CUSD 302
Findlay, 62534 / Rural: Distant
Shelbyville Kindergarten Center
Shelbyville CUSD 4
Shelbyville, 62565 / Town: Distant
Shelbyville Bridges
Clk/Cls/Cmbn/Dglas/Edgr/Mltr/Shlb
Shelbyville, 62565 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,457
State avg $9,250
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Schools in Shelby County, Illinois — FAQ
What are the major school districts in Shelby County, Illinois?
Shelbyville CUSD 4 is the primary district, educating 1,251 students across four schools. Other notable districts include Stewardson-Strasburg CUD 5A and Cowden-Herrick CUSD 3A, which serve 399 and 322 students respectively. The county does not host any charter schools, maintaining a focus on community-based districts.
What is the school experience like in Shelby County?
Most students attend one of the 10 rural schools, though four schools are located in town settings. Moulton Elementary School is the county's largest at 429 students, while the countywide average enrollment is 219 students per school. This smaller school size allows for a community-oriented feel throughout the county.
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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.