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Woodford County Schools & Education

School Score

77/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Higher Signal

Graduation Rate

94.6%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

94.6%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 88.8%

Per-Pupil Spending

$8,387

National avg $13,239

State avg $9,250

School Score

77/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 63/100

State Score Position

#18

of 102 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Woodford County

Measured School Summary

Woodford County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 77/100 and a graduation rate of 94.6%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.

Funding Context

Woodford County spends $8,387 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% above the Illinois average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 5.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 9% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Woodford 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

31 public schools and 10 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

77/100

Higher measured signal. Ranks #18 of 102 Illinois counties with school score data.

Completion

94.6%

5.8 pts above the state average

Funding context

$8,387

$863 below the state average

School coverage

31

10 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

Woodford County has 31 public schools across 10 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.

Parent decision brief

What Woodford 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

Woodford 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

#18

of 102 Illinois counties with school score data. The county score is 14 points above the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 71% 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.

Eureka CUD 140

Elementary to high school visible

1,528 students

Elementary 3Middle 1High 1Other 0

5 listed schools in this county slice.

County of Woodford School

High school only in this slice

915 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 1Other 0

1 listed school in this county slice.

Germantown Hills SD 69

Elementary and middle visible

839 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 0Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

Metamora CCSD 1

Elementary school only in this slice

827 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 0Other 0

1 listed school in this county slice.

District reality check

Eureka CUD 140 is the largest listed district slice, with 5 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 Woodford County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Woodford 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 Woodford 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.

Woodford County’s School Infrastructure

Woodford County supports 31 public schools, including 10 elementary and nine high schools, managed by 10 districts. The system enrolls 6,216 students, maintaining a balanced educational network for the region.

Eureka and El Paso-Gridley Districts

Eureka CUD 140 is the largest district, serving 1,528 students across five schools. The county maintains a traditional public school system with no charter schools and nine dedicated special education facilities.

A Rural and Town-Centered Community

Fourteen schools are in rural locales and 11 are in towns, creating a close-knit learning environment with an average size of 327 students. Metamora High School is the largest in the county, enrolling 915 students.

School Overview

Total Schools

31

in Woodford County

Reported Enrollment

6,216

22 schools reporting

School Districts

10

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary10
Middle3
High9
Other9

10 School Districts in Woodford County

Eureka CUD 140

5 schools
1,528 students

El Paso-Gridley CUSD 11

4 schools
1,201 students

County of Woodford School

1 school
915 students

Fieldcrest CUSD 6

4 schools
841 students

Germantown Hills SD 69

2 schools
839 students

Metamora CCSD 1

1 school
827 students

Roanoke Benson CUSD 60

3 schools
439 students

Lowpoint-Washburn CUSD 21

2 schools
321 students

Riverview CCSD 2

1 school
237 students

Mason/Tazewell/Woodford ROE

4 schools
0 students

31 Public Schools in Woodford 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 data

Level

Showing 20 of 31 matching schools

Metamora High School

County of Woodford School

Metamora, 61548 / Town: Fringe

Record9–12High915 students

Metamora Grade School

Metamora CCSD 1

Metamora, 61548 / Town: Fringe

RecordPK–8Primary827 students

Eureka Middle School

Eureka CUD 140

Eureka, 61530 / Rural: Fringe

Record5–8Middle482 students

Eureka High School

Eureka CUD 140

Eureka, 61530 / Town: Fringe

Record9–12High476 students

Germantown Hills Elementary Sch

Germantown Hills SD 69

Germantown Hills, 61548 / Suburb: Large

RecordKG–4Primary466 students

Davenport Elem School

Eureka CUD 140

Eureka, 61530 / Town: Fringe

RecordPK–4Primary408 students

El Paso-Gridley High School

El Paso-Gridley CUSD 11

El Paso, 61738 / Town: Distant

Record9–12High375 students

Germantown Hills Middle School

Germantown Hills SD 69

Germantown Hills, 61548 / Suburb: Large

Record5–8Middle373 students

Jefferson Park School

El Paso-Gridley CUSD 11

El Paso, 61738 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–2Primary294 students

Fieldcrest High School

Fieldcrest CUSD 6

Minonk, 61760 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High270 students

Riverview Elem School

Riverview CCSD 2

East Peoria, 61611 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–8Primary237 students

Fieldcrest Primary School

Fieldcrest CUSD 6

Minonk, 61760 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–2Primary197 students

Sowers Elementary School

Roanoke Benson CUSD 60

Roanoke, 61561 / Rural: Distant

RecordKG–4Primary156 students

Centennial School

El Paso-Gridley CUSD 11

El Paso, 61738 / Town: Distant

Record3–4Primary151 students

Roanoke-Benson Jr High School

Roanoke Benson CUSD 60

Benson, 61516 / Rural: Distant

Record5–8Middle148 students

Lowpoint-Washburn Jr Sr High Sch

Lowpoint-Washburn CUSD 21

Washburn, 61570 / Rural: Distant

Record6–12High144 students

Roanoke-Benson High School

Roanoke Benson CUSD 60

Roanoke, 61561 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High135 students

Congerville Elem School

Eureka CUD 140

Congerville, 61729 / Rural: Distant

RecordKG–4Primary90 students

Goodfield Elem School

Eureka CUD 140

Goodfield, 61742 / Rural: Distant

RecordKG–4Primary72 students

Central IL Voc Ed Coop

Mason/Tazewell/Woodford ROE

Metamora, 61548 / Town: Fringe

Record9–12Vocational0 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$8,387

State avg $9,250

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Illinois counties have the highest graduation rates?
Edwards County (97.0%), Hamilton County (97.0%), and Johnson County (96.3%) currently lead Illinois among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in Illinois?
Across Illinois counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $9,250. The highest current county values are Lake County ($12,962), DuPage County ($12,349), and Jo Daviess County ($12,337). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Woodford County?
Woodford County has a school score of 77/100, which is a higher measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Woodford County?
The high school graduation rate in Woodford County is 94.6%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Woodford County spend per student?
Woodford County spends $8,387 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Woodford County, Illinois — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Woodford County, Illinois?

Woodford County supports 31 public schools, including 10 elementary and nine high schools, managed by 10 districts. The system enrolls 6,216 students, maintaining a balanced educational network for the region.

What are the major school districts in Woodford County, Illinois?

Eureka CUD 140 is the largest district, serving 1,528 students across five schools. The county maintains a traditional public school system with no charter schools and nine dedicated special education facilities.

What is the school experience like in Woodford County?

Fourteen schools are in rural locales and 11 are in towns, creating a close-knit learning environment with an average size of 327 students. Metamora High School is the largest in the county, enrolling 915 students.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.