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Montgomery County

Illinois · Public K-12

18 public schools serving approximately 3,983 students, in a county of 27,942 residents.

Schools
18
5 districts
Enrollment
3,983
NCES CCD
Median income
$63,620
Below Illinois avg
Free/reduced lunch
47.2%
Below Illinois avg
Elementary
7
schools
Middle
4
schools
High
5
schools
Combined / other
2
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Hillsboro CUSD 3
1,626 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
White
93%
Hispanic
2%
Black
3%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
93%
Hispanic
0%
Black
n/r
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
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

All schools (18)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Beckemeyer Elem SchoolHillsboroElementaryKG-05656·
Hillsboro High SchoolHillsboroHigh09-12468·
Litchfield Senior High SchoolLitchfieldHigh09-12411·
Hillsboro Jr High SchoolHillsboroMiddle06-08345·
Nokomis Jr/Sr High SchNokomisHigh06-12312·
North Elem SchoolNokomisElementaryPK-05284·
Litchfield Middle SchoolLitchfieldMiddle06-08246·
Russell Elem SchoolLitchfieldElementary04-05192·
Madison Park Elem SchoolLitchfieldElementaryKG-01179·
J D Colt Elem SchoolLitchfieldElementary02-03178·
Coffeen Early Childhood CenterCoffeenPrekindergartenPK-PK157·
Lincolnwood High SchoolRaymondHigh09-12141·
Litchfield PrekindergartenLitchfieldPrekindergartenPK-PK110·
Raymond Grade SchoolRaymondElementary02-05106·
Farmersville Elem SchoolFarmersvilleElementaryPK-01101·
Lincolnwood Jr High SchoolRaymondMiddle06-0897·
Phoenix Safe Schools ProgramLitchfieldMiddle06-090·
Revive Alternative High SchoolLitchfieldHigh09-120·

Frequently asked

How many public schools are in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County, Illinois has 18 public K-12 schools serving approximately 3,983 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Montgomery County?
The county's public school system includes 7 elementary, 4 middle, 5 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Montgomery County?
Hillsboro CUSD 3 is the largest school district in Montgomery County, serving approximately 1,626 students. The county contains 5 school districts overall.
How many people live in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County has roughly 27,942 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Montgomery County?
Median household income in Montgomery County is $63,620, below the Illinois average of $70,291. About 7.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Montgomery County?
Approximately 18.3% of adults 25 and older in Montgomery County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Montgomery County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 47.2% of students in Montgomery 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 48.8%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Montgomery County schools?
Across Montgomery County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.3 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Montgomery County?
Montgomery County residents are approximately 93% White, 2% Hispanic, 3% Black, 0% Asian, 3% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Montgomery County is owner-occupied?
Montgomery County has about 12,495 housing units, of which roughly 77.4% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data