Williamson County Schools & Education
Williamson County, Illinois
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
37/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
84.7%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
84.7%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,479
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,250
School Score
37/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 63/100
State Score Position
#98
of 102 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Williamson County
Measured School Summary
Williamson County faces educational challenges with a school score of 37/100 and a graduation rate of 84.7%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $7,479 per pupil, Williamson County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 41% below the Illinois average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 4.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 19% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Williamson 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
25 public schools and 7 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
37/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #98 of 102 Illinois counties with school score data.
Completion
84.7%
4.1 pts below the state average
Funding context
$7,479
$1,771 below the state average
School coverage
25
7 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Williamson County has 25 public schools across 7 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 Williamson 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.
Review-carefully county
Williamson County has a lower measured county-level school signal. Use the school table to look for specific districts or grade bands that may differ from the county average.
State position
#98
of 102 Illinois counties with school score data. The county score is 26 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 92% 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.
Marion CUSD 2
Elementary to high school visible
3,749 students
7 listed schools in this county slice.
Herrin CUSD 4
Elementary to high school visible
2,355 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Carterville CUSD 5
Elementary to high school visible
2,218 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Johnston City CUSD 1
Elementary to high school visible
1,094 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Marion CUSD 2 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 Williamson County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Williamson 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 Williamson 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.
Williamson County’s Public School System
Williamson County maintains 25 public schools, including 11 elementary, five middle, and seven high schools. Seven districts oversee this network, which enrolls a total of 9,904 students.
Graduation and Spending Benchmarks
The county reports a graduation rate of 84.7%, which sits below the Illinois average of 88.8%. Per-pupil spending is $7,479, trailing both the state and the national $13,000 average.
Marion CUSD 2 Leads Regional Education
Marion CUSD 2 is the largest provider in the county, managing seven schools and 3,749 students. There are no charter schools in the county, ensuring a traditional public school landscape for all families.
A Mix of City and Suburb Schools
The county offers a diverse locale mix with nine schools in city settings and seven in suburbs. While the average enrollment is 472 students, Marion High School stands out as the largest facility with 1,159 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
25
in Williamson County
Reported Enrollment
9,904
23 schools reporting
School Districts
7
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
7 School Districts in Williamson County
Marion CUSD 2
GuideHerrin CUSD 4
Carterville CUSD 5
Johnston City CUSD 1
Crab Orchard CUSD 3
Williamson Co Spec Educ District
Frankln/Johnsn/Massc/Willimsn ROE
25 Public Schools in Williamson 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 25 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion High School | Profile | Marion CUSD 2 | Marion, 62959City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,159 |
| Marion Jr High School | Record | Marion CUSD 2 | Marion, 62959City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 726 |
| Tri-C Elementary School | Record | Carterville CUSD 5 | Carterville, 62918Suburb: Small | KG–3 | Primary | 701 |
| Herrin High School | Record | Herrin CUSD 4 | Herrin, 62948Suburb: Small | 9–12 | High | 686 |
| Herrin C U S D 4 Elem School | Record | Herrin CUSD 4 | Herrin, 62948Rural: Fringe | 2–5 | Primary | 679 |
| Carterville High School | Record | Carterville CUSD 5 | Carterville, 62918Suburb: Small | 9–12 | High | 636 |
| Carterville Intermediate Sch | Record | Carterville CUSD 5 | Carterville, 62918Suburb: Small | 4–6 | Middle | 518 |
| Herrin Middle School | Record | Herrin CUSD 4 | Herrin, 62948Suburb: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 507 |
| Lincoln Elem School | Record | Marion CUSD 2 | Marion, 62959City: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 487 |
| Washington Elem School | Record | Marion CUSD 2 | Marion, 62959City: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 487 |
| North Side Primary Center | Record | Herrin CUSD 4 | Herrin, 62948Suburb: Small | PK–1 | Primary | 483 |
| Jefferson Elem School | Record | Marion CUSD 2 | Marion, 62959City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 389 |
| Carterville Jr High Sch | Record | Carterville CUSD 5 | Carterville, 62918Suburb: Small | 7–8 | Middle | 363 |
| Crab Orchard Elementary School | Record | Crab Orchard CUSD 3 | Marion, 62959Rural: Fringe | PK–8 | Primary | 339 |
| Johnston City High School | Record | Johnston City CUSD 1 | Johnston City, 62951Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 337 |
| Washington Middle School | Record | Johnston City CUSD 1 | Johnston City, 62951Town: Fringe | 5–8 | Middle | 311 |
| Jefferson Elem School | Record | Johnston City CUSD 1 | Johnston City, 62951Town: Fringe | PK–2 | Primary | 307 |
| Adams School | Record | Marion CUSD 2 | Creal Springs, 62922Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 260 |
| Longfellow Elem School | Record | Marion CUSD 2 | Marion, 62959City: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 241 |
| Crab Orchard High School | Record | Crab Orchard CUSD 3 | Marion, 62959Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 149 |
Marion High School
Marion CUSD 2
Marion, 62959 / City: Small
Tri-C Elementary School
Carterville CUSD 5
Carterville, 62918 / Suburb: Small
Carterville High School
Carterville CUSD 5
Carterville, 62918 / Suburb: Small
Carterville Intermediate Sch
Carterville CUSD 5
Carterville, 62918 / Suburb: Small
Carterville Jr High Sch
Carterville CUSD 5
Carterville, 62918 / Suburb: Small
Crab Orchard Elementary School
Crab Orchard CUSD 3
Marion, 62959 / Rural: Fringe
Johnston City High School
Johnston City CUSD 1
Johnston City, 62951 / Town: Fringe
Washington Middle School
Johnston City CUSD 1
Johnston City, 62951 / Town: Fringe
Jefferson Elem School
Johnston City CUSD 1
Johnston City, 62951 / Town: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,479
State avg $9,250
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Schools in Williamson County, Illinois — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Williamson County, Illinois?
Williamson County maintains 25 public schools, including 11 elementary, five middle, and seven high schools. Seven districts oversee this network, which enrolls a total of 9,904 students.
How do schools in Williamson County perform academically?
The county reports a graduation rate of 84.7%, which sits below the Illinois average of 88.8%. Per-pupil spending is $7,479, trailing both the state and the national $13,000 average.
What are the major school districts in Williamson County, Illinois?
Marion CUSD 2 is the largest provider in the county, managing seven schools and 3,749 students. There are no charter schools in the county, ensuring a traditional public school landscape for all families.
What is the school experience like in Williamson County?
The county offers a diverse locale mix with nine schools in city settings and seven in suburbs. While the average enrollment is 472 students, Marion High School stands out as the largest facility with 1,159 students.
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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.