Total enrollment
2,456
-131 (-5%) vs SY 2017-18
Clark County
Illinois · Public K-12
Public education in Clark County reaches 2,456 students across 9 schools. Marshall Cusd 2c is the largest district at 1,181 students. By level, that breaks down as 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools.
7-year change in Clark County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
8
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
94%
was 95%
% Hispanic
2%
was 1%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
9
4 districts
Enrollment
2,456
NCES CCD
Median income
$72,927
Above Illinois avg
Free/reduced lunch
45.1%
Below Illinois avg
Elementary
5
1,413 students
Middle
1
186 students
High
3
857 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Marshall CUSD 2C
1,181 students · 4 districts in Clark County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Clark County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
24.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.7%
civilian labor
Median age
43
22.4% under 18
Test scores in Clark County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 6 schools ranked. Illinois state average: 51.0%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- North Elem School· 65.4%
- Marshall Jr High School· 57.1%
- Martinsville Elem School· 56.1%
- Monroe Elem School· 55.1%
- Casey-Westfield Jr/Sr HS· 45.1%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Martinsville Jr- Sr High School· 32.1%
- Casey-Westfield Jr/Sr HS· 45.1%
- Monroe Elem School· 55.1%
- Martinsville Elem School· 56.1%
- Marshall Jr High School· 57.1%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe Elem School | Casey | Elementary | PK-06 | 530 | · |
| Casey-Westfield Jr/Sr HS | Casey | High | 07-12 | 361 | · |
| Marshall High School | Marshall | High | 09-12 | 350 | · |
| North Elem School | Marshall | Elementary | 03-06 | 339 | · |
| South Elem School | Marshall | Elementary | PK-02 | 306 | · |
| Martinsville Elem School | Martinsville | Elementary | PK-06 | 238 | · |
| Marshall Jr High School | Marshall | Middle | 07-08 | 186 | · |
| Martinsville Jr- Sr High School | Martinsville | High | 07-12 | 146 | · |
| H E L P Marshall | Marshall | Elementary | PK-PK | 0 | · |
Cities in Clark County
About Clark County
Clark County is a sparse Illinois county of about 15,266 residents, home to 9 public schools and roughly 2,456 students.
In context, census numbers show median household income runs near $72,927, 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 6% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
For a sense of the school types, Clark County covers 5 elementary schools (1,413 students), 1 middle school (186), and 3 high schools (857).
The largest single district in Clark County is Marshall CUSD 2C, which alone enrolls about 1,181 students.
Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,456 students, contracted 5% from the 2,587 reported in SY 2017-18.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Clark County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.
Frequently asked questions
Clark County school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data