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Richland County High School
High School · Richland County Cusd 1 · Olney, IL
A Richland County Cusd 1 high school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1200 E Laurel St, Olney, IL 62450
- Math 17% proficient (2021)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Richland County High School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 33 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 22% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Richland County High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,289/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Olney), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,133
Median home value
$111,600
Median rent
$761/mo
College educated
21.2%
Homeownership
69.2%
Poverty rate
12.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62450; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Richland County Cusd 1
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,170NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Richland County High School is listed in Richland County CUSD 1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Richland County High School
Richland County High School is a public high school in Olney, IL, part of Richland County Cusd 1, serving approximately 661 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,076 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Richland County High School
What grades does Richland County High School serve?
Richland County High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Richland County High School?
Richland County High School has an enrollment of approximately 661 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Richland County High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Richland County High School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Richland County High School rank in IL?
Richland County High School ranks #2,076 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Richland County High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Richland County High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Richland County High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Richland County High School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Richland County High School a charter school?
No, Richland County High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Richland County High School a Title I school?
No, Richland County High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Richland County High School?
44.8% of students at Richland County High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 661
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Richland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.8%
- Phone
- (618) 393-2191
- Area population (ZIP 62450)
- 12,406
- Area average commute
- 18.9 min
- Area median age
- 42.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 62450; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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