Total enrollment
1,576
-322 (-17%) vs SY 2017-18
Marshall County
Illinois · Public K-12
Marshall County is one of Illinois's public-school counties, with 9 campuses serving about 1,576 students (5 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high). Median household income in the county is roughly $71,585.
7-year change in Marshall County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
7
-1 (-12%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
91%
was 95%
% Hispanic
5%
was 3%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
9
4 districts
Enrollment
1,576
NCES CCD
Median income
$71,585
Above Illinois avg
Free/reduced lunch
51.2%
Above Illinois avg
Elementary
5
825 students
Middle
2
410 students
High
2
341 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Midland CUSD 7
657 students · 4 districts in Marshall County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Marshall 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+
18.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.1%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.8%
civilian labor
Median age
46
20.4% under 18
Test scores in Marshall County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 5 schools ranked. Illinois state average: 51.0%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Midland Middle School· 62.1%
- Fieldcrest Middle School· 58.1%
- Midland Elementary School· 51.6%
- Henry-Senachwine Grade School· 47.3%
- Fieldcrest Intermediate School· 41.8%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry-Senachwine Grade School | Henry | Elementary | PK-08 | 387 | · |
| Midland Elementary School | Lacon | Elementary | PK-04 | 249 | · |
| Midland Middle School | Sparland | Middle | 05-08 | 214 | · |
| Fieldcrest Middle School | Wenona | Middle | 06-08 | 196 | · |
| Midland High School | Varna | High | 09-12 | 194 | · |
| Fieldcrest Intermediate School | Toluca | Elementary | 03-05 | 189 | · |
| Henry-Senachwine High School | Henry | High | 09-12 | 147 | · |
| WCSEA-Lowpoint Washburn | Washburn | Elementary | M-M | · | · |
| WCSEA-Wenona-6-8 | Wenona | Elementary | M-M | · | · |
Cities in Marshall County
About Marshall County
In Illinois, Marshall County is a compact county of about 11,647 residents. 9 public schools across the county instructs about 1,576 students between them.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show median household income runs near $71,585, 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 8%.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Marshall County is made up of 5 elementary schools (825 students), 2 middle schools (410), and 2 high schools (341).
Midland CUSD 7 is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 657 students across Marshall County.
Over the past 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,576 students, decreased 17% from the 1,898 reported in SY 2017-18. Over that span, Marshall County closed 1 school, going from 8 to 7. The White share of public-school enrollment shrank from 95% to 91%.
On allk12, the community for Marshall County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
Marshall County school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data