Total enrollment
2,545
-64 (-2%) vs SY 2020-21
Perry County
Illinois · Public K-12
12 public K-12 schools operate inside Perry County, with roughly 2,545 students enrolled, an average of 212 per school. The level mix is 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools.
4-year change in Perry County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
8
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Perry County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Illinois | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 41.3% | #37 of 88 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,545 | #62 of 89 | #1,993 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 8 | #74 of 89 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.4:1 | #54 of 89 | #1,092 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 49.6% | #55 of 89 | #1,646 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 20.7% | #55 of 89 | #2,122 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.
Perry County school rankings
Residents
20,639
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
12
7 districts
Enrollment
2,545
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$62,118
Below Illinois avg
Free/reduced lunch
49.6%
Below Illinois avg
Elementary
7
1,134 students
Middle
2
611 students
High
3
800 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Du Quoin CUSD 300
1,329 students · 7 districts in Perry County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Perry 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+
13.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
12.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.6%
civilian labor
Median age
42
19.3% under 18
Test scores in Perry County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 6 schools ranked. Illinois state average: 51.0%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- Pinckneyville Middle School· 71.1%
- Du Quoin Middle School· 65.6%
- Pinckneyville Elem School· 57.5%
- Tamaroa Elem School· 50.8%
- Community Cons School· 48.8%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- Du Quoin Elementary School· 40.8%
- Community Cons School· 48.8%
- Tamaroa Elem School· 50.8%
- Pinckneyville Elem School· 57.5%
- Du Quoin Middle School· 65.6%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Du Quoin Elementary School | Du Quoin | Elementary | PK-04 | 556 | · |
| Pinckneyville Comm High School | Pinckneyville | High | 09-12 | 403 | · |
| Du Quoin High School | Du Quoin | High | 09-12 | 397 | · |
| Du Quoin Middle School | Du Quoin | Middle | 05-08 | 376 | · |
| Pinckneyville Elem School | Pinckneyville | Elementary | PK-04 | 268 | · |
| Pinckneyville Middle School | Pinckneyville | Middle | 05-08 | 235 | · |
| Community Cons School | Pinckneyville | Elementary | PK-08 | 210 | · |
| Tamaroa Elem School | Tamaroa | Elementary | PK-08 | 100 | · |
| Project SOAR | Du Quoin | High | 09-12 | 0 | · |
| TCSE-DUQUOIN HS | Du Quoin | Elementary | M-M | · | · |
| TCSE-DUQUOIN MS | Du Quoin | Elementary | M-M | · | · |
| Tri-County Ward | Du Quoin | Elementary | M-M | · | · |
Cities in Perry County
About Perry County
In Illinois, Perry County is a compact county of about 20,639 residents. 12 public schools across the county teaches about 2,545 students between them.
In context, census numbers show median household income runs near $62,118, about 14% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate is around 13%. That income level is 12% meaningfully below the Illinois median.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Perry County comprises 7 elementary schools (1,134 students), 2 middle schools (611), and 3 high schools (800).
Du Quoin CUSD 300 dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 1,329 students on its own.
Looking at the last 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment held roughly steady: 2,609 students in SY 2020-21 versus 2,545 in SY 2024-25.
On allk12, the community for Perry County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data