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Hamilton County

Illinois · Public K-12

Parents in Hamilton County researching K-12 options have 4 public schools to consider, with combined enrollment near 1,091 (3 elementary and 1 high).

7-year change in Hamilton County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,091
-138 (-11%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
95%
was 96%
% Hispanic
3%
was 2%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
4
1 districts
Enrollment
1,091
NCES CCD
Median income
$65,746
Below Illinois avg
Free/reduced lunch
54.7%
Above Illinois avg
Elementary
3
611 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
480 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Hamilton Co CUSD 10
1,091 students · 1 district in Hamilton County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Hamilton 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
1%
Black
0%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
95%
Hispanic
3%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
n/r
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
21.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.1%
civilian labor
Median age
44
21.9% under 18

Test scores in Hamilton County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Illinois state average: 51.0%.

See all 3 schools in Hamilton County ranked by score →

All schools (4)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Hamilton County Jr/Sr High SchoolMc LeansboroHigh07-12480·
East Side Elementary SchoolMc LeansboroElementaryKG-06384·
Dahlgren Elem SchoolDahlgrenElementaryKG-06139·
Hamilton County Preschool CenterMc LeansboroElementaryPK-PK88·

Cities in Hamilton County

Mc Leansboro3 schoolsDahlgren1 school

About Hamilton County

Hamilton County is a rural-scale county of about 7,916 residents in Illinois. Its public-school system instructs approximately 1,091 students across 4 schools.

Looking at the wider area, census numbers show median household income runs near $65,746, roughly 21% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 6% meaningfully below the Illinois median.

On the school-mix side, Hamilton County is made up of 3 elementary schools (611 students), and 1 high school (480).

Hamilton Co CUSD 10 dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,091 students on its own.

Over the past 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,091 students, decreased 11% from the 1,229 reported in SY 2017-18.

On this page, the community for Hamilton County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Hamilton County?
Hamilton County, Illinois has 4 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,091 students.
How many high schools are in Hamilton County?
Hamilton County, Illinois has 1 public high school, serving approximately 480 students.
How many elementary schools are in Hamilton County?
Hamilton County, Illinois has 3 public elementary schools, serving approximately 611 students.
What is the largest school district in Hamilton County?
Hamilton Co CUSD 10 is the largest school district in Hamilton County, serving approximately 1,091 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Hamilton County?
Hamilton County, Illinois has a population of approximately 7,916, with a median age of 44. About 21.9% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Hamilton County?
Median household income in Hamilton County is $65,746, below the Illinois average of $70,291. About 8.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Hamilton County?
Approximately 21.0% of adults 25 and older in Hamilton County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Hamilton County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 54.7% of students in Hamilton 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 Hamilton County schools?
Across Hamilton County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 15.7 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Hamilton County?
Hamilton County residents are approximately 95% White, 1% Hispanic, 0% Black, 1% Asian, 3% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data