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Stark County

Illinois · Public K-12

For a Illinois county, Stark County operates a compact public-school system: 5 schools and 837 students, broken out as 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high.

7-year change in Stark County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
837
-36 (-4%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
92%
was 91%
% Hispanic
3%
was 3%
% Black
2%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
5
2 districts
Enrollment
837
NCES CCD
Median income
$62,878
Below Illinois avg
Free/reduced lunch
51.4%
Above Illinois avg
Elementary
2
422 students
Middle
2
185 students
High
1
230 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Stark County CUSD 100
669 students · 2 districts in Stark County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Stark 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
92%
Hispanic
3%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
92%
Hispanic
3%
Black
2%
Asian
0%
Two or more
3%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
21.4%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.3%
civilian labor
Median age
44
21.6% under 18

Test scores in Stark County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Illinois state average: 51.0%.

See all 3 schools in Stark County ranked by score →

All schools (5)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Stark County Elem SchWyomingElementaryPK-05299·
Stark County High SchoolToulonHigh09-12230·
Stark County Junior High SchoolToulonMiddle06-08140·
Bradford Grade SchoolBradfordElementaryPK-05123·
Bradford Jr High SchoolBradfordMiddle06-0845·

Cities in Stark County

Bradford2 schoolsToulon2 schoolsWyoming1 school

About Stark County

Across the sparse Illinois county of Stark County of about 5,308 residents, the public-school footprint covers 5 schools and about 837 students.

Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show median household income runs near $62,878, 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 7%. That income level is 11% below the Illinois median.

Looking at the level breakdown, Stark County is made up of 2 elementary schools (422 students), 2 middle schools (185), and 1 high school (230).

The largest single district in Stark County is Stark County CUSD 100, which alone enrolls about 669 students.

Over the past 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 837 students, fell 4% from the 873 reported in SY 2017-18.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Stark County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Stark County?
Stark County, Illinois has 5 public K-12 schools serving approximately 837 students.
How many high schools are in Stark County?
Stark County, Illinois has 1 public high school, serving approximately 230 students.
How many middle schools are in Stark County?
Stark County, Illinois has 2 public middle schools, serving approximately 185 students.
How many elementary schools are in Stark County?
Stark County, Illinois has 2 public elementary schools, serving approximately 422 students.
What is the largest school district in Stark County?
Stark County CUSD 100 is the largest school district in Stark County, serving approximately 669 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
How many people live in Stark County?
Stark County has roughly 5,308 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Stark County?
Median household income in Stark County is $62,878, below the Illinois average of $70,291. About 7.2% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Stark County?
Approximately 21.4% of adults 25 and older in Stark County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Stark County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 51.4% of students in Stark County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Illinois county average of 51.1%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Stark County schools?
Across Stark County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.8 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data