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7 schools in Du Quoin

Illinois · Public K-12

In total, Du Quoin hosts 7 public K-12 schools with about 1,329 students, an average of 190 per campus.

7-year change in Du Quoin

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,329
-259 (-16%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
-3 (-50%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
85%
was 83%
% Hispanic
2%
was 2%
% Black
3%
was 5%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Du Quoin Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-04556
Du Quoin Middle SchoolMiddle05-08376
Du Quoin High SchoolHigh09-12397
Project SOARHigh09-120
TCSE-DUQUOIN HSElementaryM-M·
TCSE-DUQUOIN MSElementaryM-M·
Tri-County WardElementaryM-M·

About Du Quoin

Du Quoin, Illinois is home to 7 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 1,329 students. By school count, it is an average-sized city.

For a sense of the school types, the city is built around 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 190, meaningfully below the state mean of about 480.

Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment declined 16%: 1,588 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,329 in SY 2024-25. Du Quoin now counts 3 public schools, down from 6 in SY 2017-18.

On this page, the community for Du Quoin discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Du Quoin, Illinois?
There are 7 public K-12 schools in Du Quoin, with a combined enrollment of about 1,329.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Du Quoin?
Du Quoin has 4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Du Quoin?
Du Quoin Elementary School is the largest public school in Du Quoin by enrollment, with approximately 556 students.
What school districts serve Du Quoin?
Du Quoin is served by 3 public school districts, including Du Quoin CUSD 300, Tri-County Sp Ed Jnt Agreement, Alxndr/Jcksn/Pulsk/Prry/Union ROE.
What grade levels do public schools in Du Quoin cover?
Public schools in Du Quoin serve students from pre-K through grade 12.