Total enrollment
3,835
-420 (-10%) vs SY 2017-18
Montgomery County
Illinois · Public K-12
19 public K-12 schools, roughly 3,835 students, one county, 27,942 residents. That is Montgomery County, Illinois on the numbers. That works out to 8 elementary, 4 middle, and 6 high schools.
7-year change in Montgomery County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
15
-2 (-12%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
93%
was 94%
% Hispanic
3%
was 2%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
27,942
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
19
5 districts
Enrollment
3,835
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$63,620
Below Illinois avg
Free/reduced lunch
49.8%
Below Illinois avg
Elementary
8
1,892 students
Middle
4
691 students
High
6
1,252 students
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Hillsboro CUSD 3
1,518 students · 5 districts in Montgomery County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Montgomery 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+
18.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.7%
civilian labor
Median age
43
20.1% under 18
Test scores in Montgomery County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 8 schools ranked. Illinois state average: 51.0%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Hillsboro Jr High School· 76.3%
- Litchfield Middle School· 75.0%
- Nokomis Jr/Sr High Sch· 67.2%
- Beckemeyer Elem School· 63.5%
- Litchfield Elem School· 55.7%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Lincolnwood Jr High School· 42.9%
- Raymond Grade School· 46.4%
- North Elem School· 47.4%
- Litchfield Elem School· 55.7%
- Beckemeyer Elem School· 63.5%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beckemeyer Elem School | Hillsboro | Elementary | KG-05 | 641 | · |
| Hillsboro High School | Hillsboro | High | 09-12 | 419 | · |
| Litchfield Senior High School | Litchfield | High | 09-12 | 382 | · |
| Litchfield Elem School | Litchfield | Elementary | 02-05 | 355 | · |
| Hillsboro Jr High School | Hillsboro | Middle | 06-08 | 319 | · |
| Nokomis Jr/Sr High Sch | Nokomis | High | 06-12 | 314 | · |
| North Elem School | Nokomis | Elementary | PK-05 | 287 | · |
| Litchfield Middle School | Litchfield | Middle | 06-08 | 282 | · |
| Litchfield Early Childhood Center | Litchfield | Elementary | KG-01 | 160 | · |
| Coffeen Early Childhood Center | Coffeen | Elementary | PK-PK | 139 | · |
| Lincolnwood High School | Raymond | High | 09-12 | 137 | · |
| Raymond Grade School | Raymond | Elementary | 02-05 | 115 | · |
| Prekindergarten at LECC | Litchfield | Elementary | PK-PK | 100 | · |
| Farmersville Elem School | Farmersville | Elementary | PK-01 | 95 | · |
| Lincolnwood Jr High School | Raymond | Middle | 06-08 | 90 | · |
| Phoenix Safe Schools Program | Litchfield | Middle | 06-09 | 0 | · |
| Revive Alternative High School | Litchfield | High | 09-12 | 0 | · |
| SCI Reg Training and Innov Ctr | Litchfield | High | 09-12 | 0 | · |
| J D Colt Elem School | Litchfield | Combined | M-M | · | · |
Cities in Montgomery County
About Montgomery County
In Illinois, Montgomery County is a sparse county of about 27,942 residents. 19 public schools across the county hosts about 3,835 students between them.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $63,620, about 18% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 9% lower than the Illinois median.
In terms of grade levels, Montgomery County consists of 8 elementary schools (1,892 students), 4 middle schools (691), 6 high schools (1,252), and 1 combined or other schools.
Hillsboro CUSD 3 dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,518 students on its own.
Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Montgomery County has decreased 10% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 4,255 students to 3,835. Over that span, Montgomery County lost 2 schools, going from 17 to 15.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Montgomery County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.
Frequently asked questions
Montgomery County school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data