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Sangamon County

Illinois · Public K-12

Sangamon County, Illinois reports 77 public K-12 schools to NCES, set against a county population of about 194,947, with a mix of 38 elementary, 17 middle, and 19 high.

7-year change in Sangamon County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
27,345
-2,515 (-8%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
67
-6 (-8%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
62%
was 67%
% Hispanic
3%
was 3%
% Black
23%
was 21%
% Asian
2%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
194,947
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
77
14 districts
Enrollment
27,345
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$75,357
Above Illinois avg
Free/reduced lunch
47.6%
Below Illinois avg
Elementary
38
12,422 students
Middle
17
6,670 students
High
19
8,049 students
Combined / other
3
204 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
Springfield SD 186
13,014 students · 14 districts in Sangamon County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Sangamon 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
78%
Hispanic
3%
Black
13%
Asian
2%
Two or more
6%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
62%
Hispanic
3%
Black
23%
Asian
2%
Two or more
9%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
36.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.4%
civilian labor
Median age
41
21.9% under 18

Test scores in Sangamon County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 53 schools ranked. Illinois state average: 51.0%.

See all 53 schools in Sangamon County ranked by score →

All schools (77)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Glenwood High SchoolChathamHigh09-121,484·
Springfield High SchoolSpringfieldHigh09-121,308·
Springfield Southeast High SchSpringfieldHigh09-121,229·
Lanphier High SchoolSpringfieldHigh09-121,117·
Glenwood Middle SchoolChathamMiddle07-08735·
Benjamin Franklin Middle SchoolSpringfieldMiddle06-08709·
Rochester High SchoolRochesterHigh09-12692·
Glenwood Intermediate SchChathamMiddle05-06672·
Glenwood Elementary SchoolChathamElementaryKG-04573·
Ball Elementary SchoolChathamElementaryPK-04552·
Sherman Elem SchoolShermanElementaryPK-04552·
Early Learning CenterSpringfieldElementaryPK-PK549·
Jefferson Middle SchoolSpringfieldMiddle06-08517·
Washington Middle SchoolSpringfieldMiddle06-08516·
Riverton Elem SchoolRivertonElementaryPK-04515·
Chatham Elem SchoolChathamElementaryKG-04500·
U S Grant Middle SchoolSpringfieldMiddle06-08498·
Farmingdale Elem SchoolPleasant PlainsElementaryPK-04485·
Dubois Elem SchoolSpringfieldElementaryKG-05469·
Williamsville High SchoolWilliamsvilleHigh09-12462·
New Berlin Elementary SchoolNew BerlinElementaryPK-05452·
Williamsville Jr High SchoolWilliamsvilleMiddle05-08444·
Lindsay SchoolSpringfieldElementaryKG-05438·
Pleasant Plains High SchoolPleasant PlainsHigh09-12416·
Iles Elem SchoolSpringfieldElementary01-08414·
Rochester Elem EC-1 SchRochesterElementaryPK-01402·
Rochester Intermediate SchoolRochesterMiddle04-06394·
Springfield Ball Charter SchoolSpringfieldElementaryKG-08394·
Pleasant Plains Middle SchoolPleasant PlainsMiddle05-08393·
Harvard Park Elem SchoolSpringfieldElementaryKG-05370·
Butler Elem SchoolSpringfieldElementaryKG-05367·
Riverton High SchoolRivertonHigh09-12357·
Riverton Middle SchoolRivertonMiddle05-08347·
Ridgely Elem SchoolSpringfieldElementaryPK-05343·
Cantrall Elem SchoolCantrallElementaryPK-03334·
Auburn High SchoolAuburnHigh09-12327·
Pawnee Grade SchoolPawneeElementaryPK-06325·
Owen Marsh Elem SchoolSpringfieldElementaryKG-05324·
Fairview Elem SchoolSpringfieldElementaryKG-05302·
Lincoln Magnet SchoolSpringfieldMiddle06-08300·
Auburn Elem SchoolAuburnElementaryPK-02292·
Feitshans Elem SchSpringfieldElementaryKG-05288·
Rochester Jr High SchoolRochesterMiddle07-08288·
Sandburg Elem SchoolSpringfieldElementaryKG-05279·
Tri-City Elem SchoolBuffaloElementaryPK-05273·
New Berlin High SchoolNew BerlinHigh09-12256·
Pawnee Jr/Sr High SchPawneeHigh07-12247·
Enos Elem SchoolSpringfieldElementaryKG-05245·
Jane Addams Elem SchoolSpringfieldElementaryKG-05243·
Elizabeth Graham Elem SchoolSpringfieldElementaryKG-05241·
Wilcox Elem SchoolSpringfieldElementaryKG-05241·
Auburn Jr High at DivernonDivernonMiddle06-08236·
Rochester Elem 2-3RochesterElementary02-03236·
Black Hawk Elem SchoolSpringfieldElementaryKG-05234·
Matheny-Withrow Elem SchSpringfieldElementaryKG-05216·
McClernand Elem SchoolSpringfieldElementaryKG-05213·
Edwin A Lee Elementary SchoolSpringfieldCombinedKG-12204·
Auburn Middle SchoolAuburnElementary03-05200·
Cantrall Intermediate SchoolCantrallMiddle04-06184·
Southern View Elem SchoolSpringfieldElementaryKG-05171·
New Berlin Jr High SchoolNew BerlinMiddle06-08155·
Tri-City High SchoolBuffaloHigh09-12154·
Sangamon Valley Middle SchoolIlliopolisMiddle06-08145·
Hazel Dell Elem SchoolSpringfieldElementaryKG-05140·
Tri-City Jr High SchoolBuffaloMiddle06-08137·
Laketown Elem SchoolSpringfieldElementaryKG-05135·
Sangamon Valley Intermediate SchIlliopolisElementary03-05115·
Capital Area Career CenterSpringfieldHigh11-120·
Douglas SchoolSpringfieldHigh06-120·
Lawrence Education CenterSpringfieldHigh09-120·
PROJECT IMPACTSpringfieldCombined04-120·
Sangamon Co Detention CenterSpringfieldHigh06-120·
Sangamon County Learning AcademySpringfieldHigh06-120·
Sangamon Safe School ProgramSpringfieldHigh06-120·
Springfield Learning AcademySpringfieldHigh09-120·
Regional Office of Car/Tech EducSpringfieldCombinedM-M··
SASED Central-Proj Ican & PaceSpringfieldElementaryM-M··

Cities in Sangamon County

Springfield41 schoolsChatham6 schoolsRochester5 schoolsAuburn3 schoolsBuffalo3 schoolsNew Berlin3 schoolsPleasant Plains3 schoolsRiverton3 schoolsCantrall2 schoolsIlliopolis2 schoolsPawnee2 schoolsWilliamsville2 schoolsDivernon1 schoolSherman1 school

About Sangamon County

Sangamon County is a medium-population county of about 194,947 residents in Illinois. Its public-school system enrolls approximately 27,345 students across 77 schools.

Stepping back, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $75,357, 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 9%. That income level is 7% meaningfully above the Illinois median.

For a sense of the school types, Sangamon County spans 38 elementary schools (12,422 students), 17 middle schools (6,670), 19 high schools (8,049), and 3 combined or other schools.

Springfield SD 186 dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 13,014 students on its own.

Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 27,345 students, fell 8% from the 29,860 reported in SY 2017-18. Sangamon County now counts 67 public schools, down from 73 in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 67% to 62% over the same window.

On this page, the community for Sangamon County discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Sangamon County?
Sangamon County, Illinois has 77 public K-12 schools serving approximately 27,345 students.
How many high schools are in Sangamon County?
Sangamon County, Illinois has 19 public high schools, serving approximately 8,049 students.
How many middle schools are in Sangamon County?
Sangamon County, Illinois has 17 public middle schools, serving approximately 6,670 students.
How many elementary schools are in Sangamon County?
Sangamon County, Illinois has 38 public elementary schools, serving approximately 12,422 students.
What is the largest school district in Sangamon County?
Springfield SD 186 is the largest school district in Sangamon County, serving approximately 13,014 students. The county contains 14 school districts overall.
What is the population of Sangamon County?
Sangamon County, Illinois has a population of approximately 194,947, with a median age of 41. About 21.9% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Sangamon County?
Median household income in Sangamon County is $75,357, above the Illinois average of $70,291. About 8.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Sangamon County?
Approximately 36.6% of adults 25 and older in Sangamon County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Sangamon County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 47.6% of students in Sangamon 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 51.1%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Sangamon County schools?
Across Sangamon County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.4 to 1.

Sangamon County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data