For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,182 students in Richland County CUSD 1 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Richland County CUSD 1 School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
2,182 Students
1,881,773 Students
# Teachers
144 Teachers
136,664 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Richland County CUSD 1 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#406 out of 852 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)23%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
50%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.70
# American Indian Students
1 Student
4,556 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
12 Students
103,630 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
61 Students
517,685 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
28%
# Black Students
21 Students
303,129 Students
% Black Students
1%
16%
# White Students
1,993 Students
837,178 Students
% White Students
91%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,684 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
92 Students
78,057 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
161
79,660
# Students in K Grade:
144
120,716
# Students in 1st Grade:
148
126,380
# Students in 2nd Grade:
155
167,371
# Students in 3rd Grade:
146
130,316
# Students in 4th Grade:
160
130,337
# Students in 5th Grade:
162
129,914
# Students in 6th Grade:
147
132,189
# Students in 7th Grade:
133
135,696
# Students in 8th Grade:
165
137,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
207
149,483
# Students in 10th Grade:
159
150,499
# Students in 11th Grade:
154
146,819
# Students in 12th Grade:
141
144,755
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,664 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,482 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$39 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$47 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,664
$21,990
Spending / Student
$21,482
$21,244
Best Richland County CUSD 1 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Richland County Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1001 N Holly Rd
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 395-8540
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 395-8540
Grades: K-5
| 915 students
Rank: #22.
Richland County Middle School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1099 N Van St
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 395-4372
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 395-4372
Grades: 6-8
| 445 students
Rank: #33.
Richland County High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1200 E Laurel St
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 393-2191
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 393-2191
Grades: 9-12
| 661 students
Rank: n/an/a
2107 E Hall St
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 395-7258
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 395-7258
Grades: PK
| 161 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Richland County CUSD 1 School District?
Richland County CUSD 1 School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,182 students.
What is the rank of Richland County CUSD 1 School District?
Richland County CUSD 1 School District is ranked #415 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Richland County CUSD 1 School District?
91% of Richland County CUSD 1 School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Richland County CUSD 1 School District?
Richland County CUSD 1 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Richland County CUSD 1 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,482 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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