Total enrollment
5,063
-5 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
Effingham County
Illinois · Public K-12
Effingham County hosts 18 public K-12 schools. Together they educate about 5,063 Illinois students across 8 elementary, 3 middle, and 6 high.
7-year change in Effingham County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
15
-2 (-12%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
91%
was 94%
% Hispanic
5%
was 2%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
18
7 districts
Enrollment
5,063
NCES CCD
Median income
$80,404
Above Illinois avg
Free/reduced lunch
36.8%
Below Illinois avg
Elementary
8
2,728 students
Middle
3
624 students
High
6
1,711 students
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Effingham CUSD 40
2,261 students · 7 districts in Effingham County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Effingham 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+
26.9%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.1%
civilian labor
Median age
40
23.9% under 18
Test scores in Effingham County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 9 schools ranked. Illinois state average: 51.0%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Teutopolis Grade School· 83.0%
- Teutopolis Junior High School· 81.4%
- Dieterich Elem School· 71.3%
- Altamont Grade School· 62.2%
- Dieterich Jr/Sr High School· 62.2%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Beecher City Jr-Sr High School· 44.9%
- Effingham Junior High School· 47.2%
- Central Grade School· 54.5%
- Beecher City Grade School· 55.6%
- Altamont Grade School· 62.2%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Effingham High School | Effingham | High | 09-12 | 712 | · |
| Teutopolis Grade School | Teutopolis | Elementary | PK-06 | 620 | · |
| Central Grade School | Effingham | Elementary | 02-05 | 547 | · |
| Altamont Grade School | Altamont | Elementary | PK-08 | 462 | · |
| Effingham Junior High School | Effingham | Middle | 06-08 | 458 | · |
| Dieterich Elem School | Dieterich | Elementary | PK-06 | 359 | · |
| Teutopolis High School | Teutopolis | High | 09-12 | 339 | · |
| Dieterich Jr/Sr High School | Dieterich | High | 07-12 | 273 | · |
| South Side Grade School | Effingham | Elementary | 01-02 | 248 | · |
| Altamont High School | Altamont | High | 09-12 | 222 | · |
| Beecher City Grade School | Beecher City | Elementary | PK-05 | 196 | · |
| Early Learning Center | Effingham | Elementary | KG-KG | 175 | · |
| Teutopolis Junior High School | Teutopolis | Middle | 07-08 | 166 | · |
| Beecher City Jr-Sr High School | Beecher City | High | 06-12 | 165 | · |
| Effingham Unit 40 Preschool | Effingham | Elementary | PK-PK | 121 | · |
| Aspire Alternative High School | Effingham | High | 09-12 | 0 | · |
| Fresh Start Treatment & Learning | Effingham | Combined | KG-12 | 0 | · |
| Tristar Acad Safe Sch Program | Effingham | Middle | 06-09 | 0 | · |
Cities in Effingham County
About Effingham County
Across the small Illinois county of Effingham County of about 34,522 residents, the public-school footprint covers 18 schools and about 5,063 students.
Looking at the wider area, census numbers show the median household earns about $80,404 a year, roughly 27% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 7%. That income level is 14% above the Illinois median.
In terms of grade levels, Effingham County is built around 8 elementary schools (2,728 students), 3 middle schools (624), 6 high schools (1,711), and 1 combined or other schools.
Effingham CUSD 40 is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 2,261 students across Effingham County.
Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment held roughly steady: 5,068 students in SY 2017-18 versus 5,063 in SY 2024-25. The school count fell from 17 to 15 across the same 7-year window.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Effingham County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
Effingham County school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data