Richland County Cusd 1 School District
School District · Olney, Illinois
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,182
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
2,182
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Evaluating Richland County Cusd 1?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Richland County Cusd 1 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Richland County High School
Olney · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Richland County Elementary School
Olney · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Richland County Middle School
Olney · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Illinois rank
#391 of 637
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.4
below Illinois avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,170
$3,520 vs Illinois median
District size
2,182 students
Larger than Illinois median
The short answer
Richland County Cusd 1 ranks #391 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Richland County Cusd 1's schools with real test data average 5.8/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Richland County High School (6.0/10), Richland County Elementary School (5.9/10), and Richland County Middle School (5.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Richland County Cusd 1
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richland County High School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Richland County Elementary School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Richland County Middle School | 5.5 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Richland County Cusd 1
Richland County Cusd 1 is a Olney, Illinois school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 2,182 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.2:1. District-level spending was $13,170 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Richland County Cusd 1 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Richland County High School, which has a composite score of 6.0/10.
In standardized testing, Richland County Cusd 1 students show an average math proficiency of 41.0% and ELA proficiency of 42.6%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Richland County Cusd 1, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Richland County Cusd 1 with test data.
Schools in Richland County Cusd 1
3 schoolsElementary Schools1
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Illinois
- City
- Olney
- Total Enrollment
- 2,182
- Teachers (FTE)
- 144
- District spending per student
- $13,170NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Richland County Cusd 1?
Richland County Cusd 1 has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Richland County Cusd 1?
The average composite rating for Richland County Cusd 1 is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Richland County Cusd 1?
Richland County Cusd 1's district-level spending was $13,170 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Richland County Cusd 1?
The average student-teacher ratio in Richland County Cusd 1 is 15.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Richland County Cusd 1?
Richland County High School is the highest-rated school in Richland County Cusd 1 with a composite score of 6.0/10.
What are the test scores in Richland County Cusd 1?
Across schools in Richland County Cusd 1 with test data, the average math proficiency is 41.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 42.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Richland County Cusd 1 compare to other districts in Illinois?
Richland County Cusd 1 has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Illinois by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 41.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 42.6%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Illinois Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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