Total enrollment
2,780
-139 (-5%) vs SY 2020-21
Douglas County
Illinois · Public K-12
Douglas County hosts 10 public K-12 schools. Together they educate about 2,780 Illinois students across 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 4 high.
4-year change in Douglas County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
10
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Douglas County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Illinois | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 41.4% | #36 of 88 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,780 | #58 of 89 | #1,922 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 10 | #63 of 89 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.0:1 | #17 of 89 | #527 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 48.4% | #59 of 89 | #1,701 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 36.2% | #35 of 89 | #1,613 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.
Douglas County school rankings
Residents
19,751
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
10
4 districts
Enrollment
2,780
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$77,320
Above Illinois avg
Free/reduced lunch
48.4%
Below Illinois avg
Elementary
4
1,312 students
Middle
2
366 students
High
4
1,102 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Tuscola CUSD 301
904 students · 4 districts in Douglas County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Douglas 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+
20.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.5%
civilian labor
Median age
39
24.6% under 18
Test scores in Douglas County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 7 schools ranked. Illinois state average: 51.0%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- East Prairie Middle School· 70.4%
- Villa Grove Jr High School· 65.6%
- Arthur Grade School· 60.5%
- Villa Grove Elem School· 57.0%
- North Ward Elementary School· 46.2%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Arcola High School· 31.3%
- Arcola Elementary School· 42.9%
- North Ward Elementary School· 46.2%
- Villa Grove Elem School· 57.0%
- Arthur Grade School· 60.5%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arcola Elementary School | Arcola | Elementary | PK-06 | 410 | · |
| North Ward Elementary School | Tuscola | Elementary | PK-04 | 334 | · |
| Arthur-Lovington-Atwood-Hammond | Arthur | High | 09-12 | 310 | · |
| Villa Grove Elem School | Villa Grove | Elementary | PK-06 | 310 | · |
| Arcola High School | Arcola | High | 07-12 | 299 | · |
| Tuscola High School | Tuscola | High | 09-12 | 299 | · |
| East Prairie Middle School | Tuscola | Middle | 05-08 | 271 | · |
| Arthur Grade School | Arthur | Elementary | PK-08 | 258 | · |
| Villa Grove High School | Villa Grove | High | 09-12 | 194 | · |
| Villa Grove Jr High School | Villa Grove | Middle | 07-08 | 95 | · |
Cities in Douglas County
About Douglas County
In Illinois, Douglas County is a sparse county of about 19,751 residents. 10 public schools across the county enrolls about 2,780 students between them.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show the median household earns about $77,320 a year, about 21% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 6%. That income level is 10% above the Illinois median.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Douglas County spans 4 elementary schools (1,312 students), 2 middle schools (366), and 4 high schools (1,102).
The largest single district in Douglas County is Tuscola CUSD 301, which alone enrolls about 904 students.
Looking at the last 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Douglas County has contracted 5% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 2,919 students to 2,780.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Douglas County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data