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6.8avg / 10

Richland County Cusd 1 School District

School District · Olney, Illinois

Students: 2,182
Teachers (FTE): 144

Avg Rating

6.8

out of 10

Schools

3

1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Enrollment

2,182

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.2:1

How this district compares

Illinois rank

#236 of 637

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.5

above 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 #236 of 637 Illinois districts by overall school rating. Richland County Cusd 1's schools with real test data average 6.8/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Richland County Elementary School (7.8/10), Richland County Middle School (7.6/10), and Richland County High School (5.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Richland County Middle School

STAAR proficiency rose +12.6 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Richland County Cusd 1 schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.

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.

#SchoolRating
1Richland County Elementary School7.8 / 10
2Richland County Middle School7.6 / 10
3Richland County High School5.1 / 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 6.8/10, Richland County Cusd 1 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Richland County Elementary School, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.

In standardized testing, Richland County Cusd 1 students show an average math proficiency of 37.3% and ELA proficiency of 43.2%.

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

Math Proficiency37.3%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency43.2%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Richland County Cusd 1 with test data.

Schools in Richland County Cusd 1

3 schools

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 6.8/10. 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 Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Richland County Cusd 1 with a composite score of 7.8/10.

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 37.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 43.2%. 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 6.8/10 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
6.8/10
Math Proficiency
37.3%
ELA Proficiency
43.2%

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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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