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Gallatin County

Illinois · Public K-12

Of the public K-12 schools operating across Illinois, 3 sit inside Gallatin County, collectively enrolling roughly 703 students (1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).

7-year change in Gallatin County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
703
-49 (-7%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
95%
was 96%
% Hispanic
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
3
1 districts
Enrollment
703
NCES CCD
Median income
$59,219
Below Illinois avg
Free/reduced lunch
56.6%
Above Illinois avg
Elementary
1
314 students
Middle
1
186 students
High
1
203 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Gallatin CUSD 7
703 students · 1 district in Gallatin County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Gallatin 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
96%
Hispanic
1%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
95%
Hispanic
1%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
13.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
9.2%
civilian labor
Median age
47
20.5% under 18

Test scores in Gallatin County

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

See all 2 schools in Gallatin County ranked by score →

All schools (3)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Gallatin Elementary SchoolJunctionElementaryPK-04314·
Gallatin High SchoolJunctionHigh09-12203·
Gallatin Junior High SchoolJunctionMiddle05-08186·

Cities in Gallatin County

Junction3 schools

About Gallatin County

In Illinois, Gallatin County is a rural-scale county of about 4,819 residents. 3 public schools across the county instructs about 703 students between them.

Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $59,219, roughly 14% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 10% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 16% meaningfully below the Illinois median.

On the school-mix side, Gallatin County is made up of 1 elementary school (314 students), 1 middle school (186), and 1 high school (203).

Gallatin CUSD 7 is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 703 students across Gallatin County.

Over the past 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 703 students, fell 7% from the 752 reported in SY 2017-18.

On allk12, the community for Gallatin County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Gallatin County?
Gallatin County, Illinois has 3 public K-12 schools serving approximately 703 students.
How many high schools are in Gallatin County?
Gallatin County, Illinois has 1 public high school, serving approximately 203 students.
How many middle schools are in Gallatin County?
Gallatin County, Illinois has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 186 students.
How many elementary schools are in Gallatin County?
Gallatin County, Illinois has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 314 students.
What is the largest school district in Gallatin County?
Gallatin CUSD 7 is the largest school district in Gallatin County, serving approximately 703 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Gallatin County?
Gallatin County, Illinois has a population of approximately 4,819, with a median age of 47. About 20.5% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Gallatin County?
Median household income in Gallatin County is $59,219, below the Illinois average of $70,291. About 10.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Gallatin County?
Approximately 13.6% of adults 25 and older in Gallatin County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Gallatin County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 56.6% of students in Gallatin County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Illinois county average of 51.1%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Gallatin County schools?
Across Gallatin County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.4 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data