Vermilion County Schools & Education
Vermilion County, Illinois
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
49/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
80.4%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
80.4%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,929
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,250
School Score
49/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 63/100
State Score Position
#86
of 102 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Vermilion County
Measured School Summary
Vermilion County has midrange measured school signals (score: 49/100) with a graduation rate of 80.4%, which warrants review in official state and district records.
Funding Context
Vermilion County spends $9,929 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 23% below the Illinois average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 8.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 7% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Vermilion 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
40 public schools and 14 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
49/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #86 of 102 Illinois counties with school score data.
Completion
80.4%
8.4 pts below the state average
Funding context
$9,929
$679 above the state average
School coverage
40
14 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
Vermilion County has 40 public schools across 14 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 Vermilion 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
Vermilion 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
#86
of 102 Illinois counties with school score data. The county score is 14 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 98% 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.
Danville CCSD 118
Elementary to high school visible
4,754 students
11 listed schools in this county slice.
Westville CUSD 2
Elementary to high school visible
1,198 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Hoopeston Area CUSD 11
Elementary to high school visible
1,134 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Georgetown-Ridge Farm CUD 4
Elementary to high school visible
870 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Danville CCSD 118 is the largest listed district slice, with 11 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 Vermilion County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Vermilion 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?
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 Vermilion 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 Diverse and Large Educational Map
Vermilion County hosts 40 public schools serving 11,236 students within 14 different districts. The infrastructure is diverse, consisting of 17 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 15 high schools.
Investing Above the State Average
The county spends $9,929 per pupil, which is higher than the Illinois state average of $9,250. However, the graduation rate currently sits at 80.4%, trailing the national benchmark of 87.0% as the county works to improve outcomes.
Danville District Leads Enrollment
Danville CCSD 118 is the massive centerpiece of the county, serving 4,754 students across 11 schools. This district includes the county's largest school, Danville High School, which enrolls 1,204 students.
A Mix of City and Country Classrooms
Students in Vermilion County experience everything from urban centers to rural fields, with 11 schools in the city and 15 in rural areas. The average enrollment of 340 students per school ensures a variety of educational environments.
School Overview
Total Schools
40
in Vermilion County
Reported Enrollment
11,236
39 schools reporting
School Districts
14
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
14 School Districts in Vermilion County
Danville CCSD 118
GuideWestville CUSD 2
Hoopeston Area CUSD 11
Georgetown-Ridge Farm CUD 4
Oakwood CUSD 76
Salt Fork CUSD 512
Bismarck Henning CUSD
Rossville-Alvin CUSD 7
Potomac CUSD 10
Armstrong Twp HSD 225
40 Public Schools in Vermilion 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 20 of 40 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danville High School | Profile | Danville CCSD 118 | Danville, 61832City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,204 |
| North Ridge Middle School | Record | Danville CCSD 118 | Danville, 61832City: Small | 7–8 | Middle | 685 |
| Judith Giacoma Elem School | Record | Westville CUSD 2 | Westville, 61883Suburb: Small | PK–6 | Primary | 671 |
| South View Upper Elem School | Record | Danville CCSD 118 | Danville, 61832City: Small | 5–6 | Middle | 623 |
| Mark Denman Elementary School | Record | Danville CCSD 118 | Danville, 61832City: Small | KG–4 | Primary | 590 |
| Oakwood Grade School | Record | Oakwood CUSD 76 | Oakwood, 61858Rural: Fringe | PK–8 | Primary | 581 |
| Southwest Elem School | Record | Danville CCSD 118 | Danville, 61834Suburb: Small | PK–4 | Primary | 442 |
| Pine Crest Elementary School | Record | Georgetown-Ridge Farm CUD 4 | Georgetown, 61846Suburb: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 415 |
| Westville High School | Record | Westville CUSD 2 | Westville, 61883Suburb: Small | 9–12 | High | 350 |
| Liberty Elem School | Record | Danville CCSD 118 | Danville, 61832City: Small | KG–4 | Primary | 340 |
| Hoopeston Area High School | Record | Hoopeston Area CUSD 11 | Hoopeston, 60942Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 338 |
| Northeast Elem Magnet School | Record | Danville CCSD 118 | Danville, 61832City: Small | KG–6 | Primary | 331 |
| Maple Elem School | Record | Hoopeston Area CUSD 11 | Hoopeston, 60942Town: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 311 |
| Bismarck-Henning Elem School | Record | Bismarck Henning CUSD | Bismarck, 61814Rural: Fringe | PK–4 | Primary | 306 |
| Oakwood High School | Record | Oakwood CUSD 76 | Fithian, 61844Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 286 |
| Meade Park Elem School | Record | Danville CCSD 118 | Danville, 61834City: Small | KG–4 | Primary | 281 |
| Salt Fork North Elementary School | Record | Salt Fork CUSD 512 | Catlin, 61817Suburb: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 266 |
| Coop HS 1 | Record | Bismarck Henning CUSD | Bismarck, 61814Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 265 |
| Georgetown-Ridge Farm High School | Record | Georgetown-Ridge Farm CUD 4 | Georgetown, 61846Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 259 |
| Edison Elem School | Record | Danville CCSD 118 | Danville, 61832City: Small | PK–4 | Primary | 258 |
Danville High School
Danville CCSD 118
Danville, 61832 / City: Small
Judith Giacoma Elem School
Westville CUSD 2
Westville, 61883 / Suburb: Small
South View Upper Elem School
Danville CCSD 118
Danville, 61832 / City: Small
Mark Denman Elementary School
Danville CCSD 118
Danville, 61832 / City: Small
Pine Crest Elementary School
Georgetown-Ridge Farm CUD 4
Georgetown, 61846 / Suburb: Small
Hoopeston Area High School
Hoopeston Area CUSD 11
Hoopeston, 60942 / Town: Distant
Northeast Elem Magnet School
Danville CCSD 118
Danville, 61832 / City: Small
Maple Elem School
Hoopeston Area CUSD 11
Hoopeston, 60942 / Town: Distant
Bismarck-Henning Elem School
Bismarck Henning CUSD
Bismarck, 61814 / Rural: Fringe
Salt Fork North Elementary School
Salt Fork CUSD 512
Catlin, 61817 / Suburb: Small
Georgetown-Ridge Farm High School
Georgetown-Ridge Farm CUD 4
Georgetown, 61846 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,929
State avg $9,250
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Schools in Vermilion County, Illinois — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Vermilion County, Illinois?
Vermilion County hosts 40 public schools serving 11,236 students within 14 different districts. The infrastructure is diverse, consisting of 17 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 15 high schools.
How do schools in Vermilion County perform academically?
The county spends $9,929 per pupil, which is higher than the Illinois state average of $9,250. However, the graduation rate currently sits at 80.4%, trailing the national benchmark of 87.0% as the county works to improve outcomes.
What are the major school districts in Vermilion County, Illinois?
Danville CCSD 118 is the massive centerpiece of the county, serving 4,754 students across 11 schools. This district includes the county's largest school, Danville High School, which enrolls 1,204 students.
What is the school experience like in Vermilion County?
Students in Vermilion County experience everything from urban centers to rural fields, with 11 schools in the city and 15 in rural areas. The average enrollment of 340 students per school ensures a variety of educational environments.
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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.