Total enrollment
750
-76 (-9%) vs SY 2017-18
Pulaski County
Illinois · Public K-12
Pulaski County hosts 5 public K-12 schools. Together they educate about 750 Illinois students across 2 elementary and 2 high.
7-year change in Pulaski County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
-1 (-20%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
54%
was 54%
% Hispanic
2%
was 1%
% Black
34%
was 36%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
5
3 districts
Enrollment
750
NCES CCD
Median income
$42,463
Below Illinois avg
Free/reduced lunch
81.5%
Above Illinois avg
Elementary
2
398 students
Middle
0
schools
High
2
352 students
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Meridian CUSD 101
419 students · 3 districts in Pulaski County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Pulaski 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+
13.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
17.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.3%
civilian labor
Median age
43
20.6% under 18
Test scores in Pulaski County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Illinois state average: 51.0%.
Top 4 schools (ELA)
- Century Elementary School· 42.9%
- Century Jr/Sr High School· 34.4%
- Meridian Elementary School· 18.2%
- Meridian High School· 14.9%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meridian Elementary School | Mounds | Elementary | PK-05 | 213 | · |
| Meridian High School | Mounds | High | 06-12 | 206 | · |
| Century Elementary School | Ullin | Elementary | PK-05 | 185 | · |
| Century Jr/Sr High School | Ullin | High | 06-12 | 146 | · |
| River to River Education Center | Ullin | Combined | KG-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Pulaski County
About Pulaski County
Pulaski County is a small county of about 5,015 residents in Illinois. Its public-school system hosts approximately 750 students across 5 schools.
Looking at the wider area, census numbers show the median household earns about $42,463 a year, about 13% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 17%. That income level is 40% lower than the Illinois median.
In terms of grade levels, Pulaski County consists of 2 elementary schools (398 students), 2 high schools (352), and 1 combined or other schools.
The largest single district in Pulaski County is Meridian CUSD 101, which alone enrolls about 419 students.
Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Pulaski County has contracted 9% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 826 students to 750. The school count fell from 5 to 4 across the same 7-year window.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Pulaski 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