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Edwards County

Illinois · Public K-12

Of the public K-12 schools operating across Illinois, 3 sit inside Edwards County, collectively enrolling roughly 821 students (2 elementary and 1 high).

7-year change in Edwards County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
821
-105 (-11%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
94%
was 96%
% Hispanic
2%
was 1%
% Black
0%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
3
1 districts
Enrollment
821
NCES CCD
Median income
$60,519
Below Illinois avg
Free/reduced lunch
46.9%
Below Illinois avg
Elementary
2
598 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
223 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Edwards County CUSD 1
821 students · 1 district in Edwards County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Edwards 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
White
95%
Hispanic
2%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
94%
Hispanic
2%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
13.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.6%
civilian labor
Median age
45
22.0% under 18

Test scores in Edwards County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 2 schools ranked. Illinois state average: 51.0%.

Top 2 schools (ELA)
  1. West Salem Grade School· 78.8%
  2. Albion Grade School· 69.0%

See all 2 schools in Edwards County ranked by score →

All schools (3)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Albion Grade SchoolAlbionElementaryPK-08427·
Edwards County High SchoolAlbionHigh09-12223·
West Salem Grade SchoolWest SalemElementaryKG-08171·

Cities in Edwards County

Albion2 schoolsWest Salem1 school

About Edwards County

Edwards County is a compact county of about 6,075 residents in Illinois. Its public-school system serves approximately 821 students across 3 schools.

Zooming out, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $60,519, roughly 14% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 11%. That income level is 14% below the Illinois median.

On the level-by-level breakdown, Edwards County is built around 2 elementary schools (598 students), and 1 high school (223).

Edwards County CUSD 1 is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 821 students across Edwards County.

Over the past 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 821 students, declined 11% from the 926 reported in SY 2017-18.

On this page, the community for Edwards County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Edwards County?
Edwards County, Illinois has 3 public K-12 schools serving approximately 821 students.
How many high schools are in Edwards County?
Edwards County, Illinois has 1 public high school, serving approximately 223 students.
How many elementary schools are in Edwards County?
Edwards County, Illinois has 2 public elementary schools, serving approximately 598 students.
What is the largest school district in Edwards County?
Edwards County CUSD 1 is the largest school district in Edwards County, serving approximately 821 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Edwards County?
Edwards County, Illinois has a population of approximately 6,075, with a median age of 45. About 22.0% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Edwards County?
Median household income in Edwards County is $60,519, below the Illinois average of $70,291. About 10.6% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Edwards County?
Approximately 13.9% of adults 25 and older in Edwards County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Edwards County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 46.9% of students in Edwards County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Illinois county average of 51.1%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Edwards County schools?
Across Edwards County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.8 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Edwards County?
Edwards County residents are approximately 95% White, 2% Hispanic, 0% Black, 0% Asian, 4% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data