For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 821 students in Edwards County CUSD 1 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Edwards County CUSD 1 School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,394 Schools
# Students
821 Students
1,842,872 Students
# Teachers
65 Teachers
137,935 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Edwards County CUSD 1 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 77% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#277 out of 865 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
50%
Graduation Rate
77%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
2%
29%
% Black
n/a
16%
% White
94%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,379 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,455. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,622 is less than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,379
$22,455
Spending / Student
$15,622
$21,692
Best Edwards County CUSD 1 School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Salem Grade School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
105 E School St
West Salem, IL 62476
(618) 456-8881
West Salem, IL 62476
(618) 456-8881
Gr: K-8 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Albion Grade School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
361 W Main St
Albion, IL 62806
(618) 445-2327
Albion, IL 62806
(618) 445-2327
Gr: PK-8 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Edwards County High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
361 W Main St
Albion, IL 62806
(618) 445-2325
Albion, IL 62806
(618) 445-2325
Gr: 9-12 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Edwards County CUSD 1 School District?
Edwards County CUSD 1 School District manages 3 public schools serving 821 students.
What is the rank of Edwards County CUSD 1 School District?
Edwards County CUSD 1 School District is ranked #283 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Edwards County CUSD 1 School District?
94% of Edwards County CUSD 1 School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Edwards County CUSD 1 School District?
Edwards County CUSD 1 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Edwards County CUSD 1 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,622 is less than the state median of $21,692. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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