Total enrollment
1,703
-161 (-9%) vs SY 2017-18
Greene County
Illinois · Public K-12
Public-school enrollment in Greene County clocks in around 1,703 students across 8 schools (3 elementary and 5 high).
7-year change in Greene County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
-1 (-14%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
95%
was 96%
% Hispanic
2%
was 1%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
8
4 districts
Enrollment
1,703
NCES CCD
Median income
$62,192
Below Illinois avg
Free/reduced lunch
49.4%
Below Illinois avg
Elementary
3
1,046 students
Middle
0
schools
High
5
657 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
North Greene CUSD 3
837 students · 4 districts in Greene County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Greene 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+
19.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
10.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.9%
civilian labor
Median age
43
22.0% under 18
Test scores in Greene County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Illinois state average: 51.0%.
Top 4 schools (ELA)
- Greenfield Elem School· 44.3%
- North Greene Jr/Sr High Sch· 40.0%
- Carrollton Grade School· 34.8%
- North Greene Elem· 34.1%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Greene Elem | Roodhouse | Elementary | PK-06 | 468 | · |
| North Greene Jr/Sr High Sch | White Hall | High | 07-12 | 369 | · |
| Greenfield Elem School | Greenfield | Elementary | PK-08 | 309 | · |
| Carrollton Grade School | Carrollton | Elementary | PK-08 | 269 | · |
| Carrollton High School | Carrollton | High | 09-12 | 180 | · |
| Greenfield High School | Greenfield | High | 09-12 | 108 | · |
| ROE Alt. Edu. Center-Greene | Carlinville | High | 10-12 | 0 | · |
| ROE Safe Sch Greene | Carlinville | High | 06-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Greene County
About Greene County
Across the compact Illinois county of Greene County of about 11,683 residents, the public-school footprint covers 8 schools and about 1,703 students.
For perspective, census numbers show median household income runs near $62,192, about 19% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 10%. That income level is 12% below the Illinois median.
In terms of grade levels, Greene County comprises 3 elementary schools (1,046 students), and 5 high schools (657).
North Greene CUSD 3 dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 837 students on its own.
Over the past 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,703 students, declined 9% from the 1,864 reported in SY 2017-18. Greene County now counts 6 public schools, down from 7 in SY 2017-18.
On allk12, the community for Greene County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
Greene County school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data