Total enrollment
1,701
-19 (-1%) vs SY 2020-21
Menard County
Illinois · Public K-12
Combined enrollment across Menard County's 7 public schools is roughly 1,701 students, an average of about 243 per school. Porta Cusd 202 runs the largest share. By grade band, the county runs 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools.
4-year change in Menard County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Menard County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Illinois | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 39.6% | #48 of 88 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,701 | #83 of 89 | #2,366 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 7 | #79 of 89 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.3:1 | #23 of 89 | #633 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 37.7% | #79 of 89 | #2,186 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 13.0% | #74 of 89 | #2,427 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
12,095
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
7
3 districts
Enrollment
1,701
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$82,176
Above Illinois avg
Free/reduced lunch
37.7%
Below Illinois avg
Elementary
3
740 students
Middle
1
144 students
High
3
817 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Porta CUSD 202
1,034 students · 3 districts in Menard County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Menard 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+
28.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.5%
civilian labor
Median age
43
21.9% under 18
Test scores in Menard County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 5 schools ranked. Illinois state average: 51.0%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Greenview Elementary School· 66.7%
- Porta Central· 62.0%
- Athens Junior High School· 58.8%
- Greenview Jr/Sr High School· 45.9%
- Porta High School· 39.7%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porta High School | Petersburg | High | 07-12 | 411 | · |
| Petersburg Elem School | Petersburg | Elementary | PK-02 | 335 | · |
| Athens Sr High School | Athens | High | 09-12 | 299 | · |
| Porta Central | Petersburg | Elementary | 03-06 | 288 | · |
| Athens Junior High School | Athens | Middle | 07-08 | 144 | · |
| Greenview Elementary School | Greenview | Elementary | PK-05 | 117 | · |
| Greenview Jr/Sr High School | Greenview | High | 06-12 | 107 | · |
Cities in Menard County
About Menard County
Menard County is a low-population county of about 12,095 residents in Illinois. Its public-school system instructs approximately 1,701 students across 7 schools.
Looking at the wider area, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $82,176, 28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 17% meaningfully above the Illinois median.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Menard County is made up of 3 elementary schools (740 students), 1 middle school (144), and 3 high schools (817).
Porta CUSD 202 is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,034 students across Menard County.
Trend over the past 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Menard County has held roughly steady since SY 2020-21, moving from about 1,720 students to 1,701.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Menard County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data