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3 schools in Brown County CUSD 1

Illinois · 673 students · 1 city

Across 3 public schools, Brown County CUSD 1 (Illinois) serves approximately 673 K-12 students across 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

7-year change in Brown County CUSD 1

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
673
-57 (-8%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
93%
was 96%
% Hispanic
4%
was 2%
% Black
1%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Brown County Elementary SchoolMount SterlingElementaryPK-04270
Brown County High SchoolMount SterlingHigh09-12224
Brown County Middle SchoolMount SterlingMiddle05-08179

About Brown County CUSD 1

As a rural-scale district in Illinois, Brown County CUSD 1 teaches 673 students across 3 schools.

For a sense of the school types, Brown County CUSD 1 covers 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

On a per-school basis, Brown County CUSD 1 runs about 224 students per campus, 53% meaningfully below the state mean of roughly 480.

Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment shrank 8%: 730 students in SY 2017-18 versus 673 in SY 2024-25.

On this page, the community for Brown County CUSD 1 discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in Brown County CUSD 1?
Brown County CUSD 1 operates 3 public K-12 schools in Illinois, serving approximately 673 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Brown County CUSD 1?
Brown County CUSD 1 includes 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools.
What is the largest school in Brown County CUSD 1?
Brown County Elementary School is the largest public school in Brown County CUSD 1 by enrollment, with approximately 270 students.
What grade levels does Brown County CUSD 1 serve?
Brown County CUSD 1 schools serve students from pre-K through grade 12, across 3 campuses.