White County Schools & Education
White County, Illinois
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
74/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
92.8%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.8%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,626
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,250
School Score
74/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 63/100
State Score Position
#30
of 102 counties by score
Education Data Brief: White County
Measured School Summary
White County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 74/100 and a graduation rate of 92.8%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
White County spends $8,626 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 17% above the Illinois average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 4.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 7% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read White 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 5 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
74/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #30 of 102 Illinois counties with school score data.
Completion
92.8%
4.0 pts above the state average
Funding context
$8,626
$624 below the state average
School coverage
15
5 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
White County has 15 public schools across 5 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 White 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.
Higher-signal county
White County screens well on the measured county-level school signal. The next check is whether that strength is broad across districts or concentrated in a few school pathways.
State position
#30
of 102 Illinois counties with school score data. The county score is 11 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 93% 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.
Carmi-White County CUSD 5
Elementary to high school visible
1,329 students
7 listed schools in this county slice.
Norris City-Omaha-Enfield CUSD 3
Elementary and high visible
699 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Grayville CUSD 1
Elementary and high visible
273 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Edw/Glt/Hlt/Hdn/Pop/Sln/Wbh/Wn/Wh
High school only in this slice
0 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Carmi-White County CUSD 5 is the largest listed district slice, with 7 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 White County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different White 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?
Data Story
White County Composite School Score Significantly Surpasses State Average
Education data brief for White County, Illinois.
White County records a composite school score of 73.7, a figure that stands notably above the state average of 63.0 and the national median of 50.0. The county's public education system is primarily rural, with 9 of its 15 schools classified as rural by the NCES. Carmi-White County CUSD 5 serves as the largest district in the area, overseeing 7 schools and 1,329 students, while the Norris City-Omaha-Enfield CUSD 3 accounts for another 699 students. The county reports a graduation rate of 92.8%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 88.8% and the national benchmark of 87.0%. Per-pupil expenditure is recorded at $8,626, trailing the national average of approximately $13,000. Of the 15 total public facilities, three are classified as alternative schools and one as a special education school. See the NCES Common Core of Data for school-level records.
Sources
- NCES Common Core of Data
- U.S. Census Bureau ACS
School Overview
Total Schools
15
in White County
Reported Enrollment
2,301
14 schools reporting
School Districts
5
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
5 School Districts in White County
Carmi-White County CUSD 5
Norris City-Omaha-Enfield CUSD 3
Grayville CUSD 1
Edw/Glt/Hlt/Hdn/Pop/Sln/Wbh/Wn/Wh
Wabash & Ohio Valley Sp Ed Dist
15 Public Schools in White 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norris City-Omaha Elem School | Record | Norris City-Omaha-Enfield CUSD 3 | Norris City, 62869Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 414 |
| Carmi-White County High School | Record | Carmi-White County CUSD 5 | Carmi, 62821Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 401 |
| Washington Attendance Center | Record | Carmi-White County CUSD 5 | Carmi, 62821Town: Distant | 4–6 | Middle | 252 |
| Carmi White Cnty Jr High Sch | Record | Carmi-White County CUSD 5 | Carmi, 62821Town: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 214 |
| Norris City-Omaha-Enfield H S | Record | Norris City-Omaha-Enfield CUSD 3 | Norris City, 62869Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 203 |
| Jefferson Attendance Center | Record | Carmi-White County CUSD 5 | Carmi, 62821Town: Distant | 2–3 | Primary | 194 |
| Lincoln Attendance Center | Record | Carmi-White County CUSD 5 | Carmi, 62821Town: Distant | KG–1 | Primary | 178 |
| Grayville Jr Sr High School | Record | Grayville CUSD 1 | Grayville, 62844Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 140 |
| Wells Elementary School | Record | Grayville CUSD 1 | Grayville, 62844Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 133 |
| Prekindergarten Facility | Record | Carmi-White County CUSD 5 | Carmi, 62821Town: Distant | PK | Other | 90 |
| Booth Elementary School | Record | Norris City-Omaha-Enfield CUSD 3 | Enfield, 62835Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 82 |
| Brownsville Attendance Center | Record | Carmi-White County CUSD 5 | Carmi, 62821Rural: Distant | 1–12 | Alternative | 0 |
| ROE 20 Learning Alt Branch School | Record | Edw/Glt/Hlt/Hdn/Pop/Sln/Wbh/Wn/Wh | Norris City, 62869Rural: Distant | 6–12 | Alternative | 0 |
| ROE20 Learning Alternative Branch | Record | Edw/Glt/Hlt/Hdn/Pop/Sln/Wbh/Wn/Wh | Norris City, 62869Rural: Distant | 6–12 | Alternative | 0 |
| Norris City Annex | Record | Wabash & Ohio Valley Sp Ed Dist | Norris City, 62869Rural: Distant | — | Special Education | — |
Norris City-Omaha Elem School
Norris City-Omaha-Enfield CUSD 3
Norris City, 62869 / Rural: Remote
Carmi-White County High School
Carmi-White County CUSD 5
Carmi, 62821 / Town: Distant
Washington Attendance Center
Carmi-White County CUSD 5
Carmi, 62821 / Town: Distant
Carmi White Cnty Jr High Sch
Carmi-White County CUSD 5
Carmi, 62821 / Town: Distant
Norris City-Omaha-Enfield H S
Norris City-Omaha-Enfield CUSD 3
Norris City, 62869 / Rural: Remote
Jefferson Attendance Center
Carmi-White County CUSD 5
Carmi, 62821 / Town: Distant
Lincoln Attendance Center
Carmi-White County CUSD 5
Carmi, 62821 / Town: Distant
Grayville Jr Sr High School
Grayville CUSD 1
Grayville, 62844 / Rural: Distant
Wells Elementary School
Grayville CUSD 1
Grayville, 62844 / Rural: Distant
Prekindergarten Facility
Carmi-White County CUSD 5
Carmi, 62821 / Town: Distant
Booth Elementary School
Norris City-Omaha-Enfield CUSD 3
Enfield, 62835 / Rural: Distant
Brownsville Attendance Center
Carmi-White County CUSD 5
Carmi, 62821 / Rural: Distant
ROE 20 Learning Alt Branch School
Edw/Glt/Hlt/Hdn/Pop/Sln/Wbh/Wn/Wh
Norris City, 62869 / Rural: Distant
ROE20 Learning Alternative Branch
Edw/Glt/Hlt/Hdn/Pop/Sln/Wbh/Wn/Wh
Norris City, 62869 / Rural: Distant
Norris City Annex
Wabash & Ohio Valley Sp Ed Dist
Norris City, 62869 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,626
State avg $9,250
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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.