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Henderson County

Illinois · Public K-12

Public K-12 enrollment in Henderson County totals about 752 students across 4 schools, an average of 188 per campus. West Central Cusd 235 is the largest district. By grade band, the county runs 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.

7-year change in Henderson County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
752
-36 (-5%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
93%
was 93%
% Hispanic
3%
was 3%
% Black
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
4
1 districts
Enrollment
752
NCES CCD
Median income
$62,227
Below Illinois avg
Free/reduced lunch
57.6%
Above Illinois avg
Elementary
2
371 students
Middle
1
169 students
High
1
212 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
West Central CUSD 235
752 students · 1 district in Henderson County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Henderson 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
94%
Hispanic
1%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
93%
Hispanic
3%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
20.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
11.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
7.8%
civilian labor
Median age
50
18.5% under 18

Test scores in Henderson County

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

See all 2 schools in Henderson County ranked by score →

All schools (4)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
West Central Elementary SchoolBiggsvilleElementaryKG-05321·
West Central High SchoolBiggsvilleHigh09-12212·
West Central Middle SchoolStronghurstMiddle06-08169·
West Central Early ChildhoodBiggsvilleElementaryPK-PK50·

Cities in Henderson County

Biggsville3 schoolsStronghurst1 school

About Henderson County

Across the compact Illinois county of Henderson County of about 6,193 residents, the public-school footprint covers 4 schools and about 752 students.

Looking at the wider area, census numbers show median household income runs near $62,227, about 21% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 12%. That income level is 11% lower than the Illinois median.

On the school-mix side, Henderson County is built around 2 elementary schools (371 students), 1 middle school (169), and 1 high school (212).

West Central CUSD 235 dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 752 students on its own.

Over the past 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 752 students, fell 5% from the 788 reported in SY 2017-18.

On allk12, the community for Henderson County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Henderson County?
There are 4 public K-12 schools in Henderson County, Illinois, with a combined enrollment of about 752.
How many high schools are in Henderson County?
Henderson County, Illinois has 1 public high school, serving approximately 212 students.
How many middle schools are in Henderson County?
Henderson County, Illinois has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 169 students.
How many elementary schools are in Henderson County?
Henderson County, Illinois has 2 public elementary schools, serving approximately 371 students.
What is the largest school district in Henderson County?
West Central CUSD 235 is the largest school district in Henderson County, serving approximately 752 students. The county contains 1 school district overall.
What is the population of Henderson County?
Henderson County, Illinois has a population of approximately 6,193, with a median age of 50. About 18.5% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Henderson County?
Median household income in Henderson County is $62,227, below the Illinois average of $70,291. About 11.8% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Henderson County?
Approximately 20.6% of adults 25 and older in Henderson County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Henderson County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 57.6% of students in Henderson 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 Henderson County schools?
Across Henderson County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 11.6 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data