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Johnson County

Illinois · Public K-12

Of the 7 public K-12 schools in Johnson County, the largest district by enrollment is Goreville Cud 1 (630 students). Total county enrollment runs around 1,743. The level mix is 5 elementary and 2 high schools.

4-year change in Johnson County

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,743
+23 (+1%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Johnson County ranks

Among counties
MeasureThis countyIn IllinoisIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
40.4%#44 of 88N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
1,743#80 of 89#2,343 of 2,745
Number of schools
ranked most first
7#77 of 89N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
13.1:1#45 of 89#951 of 2,655
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
47.1%#64 of 89#1,772 of 2,526
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
13.5%#72 of 89#2,408 of 2,707
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Residents
13,376
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
7
6 districts
Enrollment
1,743
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$62,528
Below Illinois avg
Free/reduced lunch
47.1%
Below Illinois avg
Elementary
5
1,245 students
Middle
0
schools
High
2
498 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Goreville CUD 1
630 students · 6 districts in Johnson County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Johnson 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
81%
Hispanic
5%
Black
8%
Asian
0%
Two or more
11%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
93%
Hispanic
2%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
19.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
14.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.5%
civilian labor
Median age
41
18.6% under 18

Test scores in Johnson County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 5 schools ranked. Illinois state average: 51.0%.

See all 5 schools in Johnson County ranked by score →

All schools (7)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Goreville Elementary SchoolGorevilleElementaryPK-08464·
Vienna Elem School Dist 55ViennaElementaryPK-08386·
Vienna High SchoolViennaHigh09-12332·
New Simpson Hill Dist 32Tunnel HillElementaryPK-08228·
Goreville High SchoolGorevilleHigh09-12166·
Cypress Elem SchoolCypressElementaryPK-08116·
Buncombe Cons SchoolBuncombeElementaryKG-0851·

Cities in Johnson County

Goreville2 schoolsVienna2 schoolsBuncombe1 schoolCypress1 schoolTunnel Hill1 school

About Johnson County

Johnson County is a sparse Illinois county of about 13,376 residents, home to 7 public schools and roughly 1,743 students.

Zooming out, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $62,528, roughly 20% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate is around 15%. That income level is 11% noticeably below the Illinois median.

In terms of grade levels, Johnson County is built around 5 elementary schools (1,245 students), and 2 high schools (498).

Goreville CUD 1 is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 630 students across Johnson County.

Five-year track record. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment remained close to its prior level: 1,720 students in SY 2020-21 versus 1,743 in SY 2024-25.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Johnson County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Johnson County?
Johnson County, Illinois has 7 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,743 students.
How many high schools are in Johnson County?
Johnson County, Illinois has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 498 students.
How many elementary schools are in Johnson County?
Johnson County, Illinois has 5 public elementary schools, serving approximately 1,245 students.
What is the largest school district in Johnson County?
Goreville CUD 1 is the largest school district in Johnson County, serving approximately 630 students. The county contains 6 school districts overall.
What is the population of Johnson County?
Johnson County, Illinois has a population of approximately 13,376, with a median age of 41. About 18.6% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Johnson County?
Median household income in Johnson County is $62,528, below the Illinois average of $70,291. About 14.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Johnson County?
Approximately 19.6% of adults 25 and older in Johnson County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Johnson County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 47.1% of students in Johnson County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Illinois county average of 51.1%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Johnson County schools?
Across Johnson County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.8 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Johnson County?
Johnson County residents are approximately 81% White, 5% Hispanic, 8% Black, 0% Asian, 11% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data