Total enrollment
2,185
+77 (+4%) vs SY 2020-21
De Witt County
Illinois · Public K-12
De Witt County serves about 2,185 K-12 students across 7 public schools, an average of roughly 312 students per school. That works out to 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
4-year change in De Witt County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How De Witt County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Illinois | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 37.6% | #63 of 88 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,185 | #70 of 89 | #2,128 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 7 | #76 of 89 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 11.7:1 | #9 of 89 | #439 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 51.4% | #42 of 89 | #1,547 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 27.4% | #46 of 89 | #1,886 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Residents
15,373
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
7
2 districts
Enrollment
2,185
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$71,678
Above Illinois avg
Free/reduced lunch
51.4%
Above Illinois avg
Elementary
4
1,131 students
Middle
1
385 students
High
2
669 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Clinton CUSD 15
1,765 students · 2 districts in De Witt County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of De Witt 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+
23.2%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
5.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.0%
civilian labor
Median age
44
21.3% under 18
Test scores in De Witt County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Illinois state average: 51.0%.
Top 3 schools (ELA)
- Clinton Elem School· 57.3%
- Clinton Jr High School· 50.8%
- Ruth M Schneider Elem School· 48.3%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton High School | Clinton | High | 09-12 | 514 | · |
| Clinton Elem School | Clinton | Elementary | 02-05 | 506 | · |
| Clinton Jr High School | Clinton | Middle | 06-08 | 385 | · |
| Ruth M Schneider Elem School | Farmer City | Elementary | PK-03 | 265 | · |
| Lincoln Elem School | Clinton | Elementary | PK-01 | 183 | · |
| Douglas Elem School | Clinton | Elementary | PK-01 | 177 | · |
| Blue Ridge High School | Farmer City | High | 09-12 | 155 | · |
Cities in De Witt County
About De Witt County
De Witt County is a sparse county of about 15,373 residents in Illinois. Its public-school system instructs approximately 2,185 students across 7 schools.
For perspective, census numbers show median household income runs near $71,678, 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
In terms of grade levels, De Witt County consists of 4 elementary schools (1,131 students), 1 middle school (385), and 2 high schools (669).
Clinton CUSD 15 is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,765 students across De Witt County.
Trend over the past 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in De Witt County has climbed 4% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 2,108 students to 2,185.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for De Witt County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data