| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pope County Community Unit School District 1 | Herod | 4/10 Below Average · 33rd pct | 486 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Hardin County Community Unit School District 1 | Cave In Rock | 1/10 Poor · 7th pct | 532 | 3 | PK–12 | 3 |
How Hardin County compares
Together they enroll 1,018 students across 5 schools. The largest is Hardin County Community Unit School District 1 with 532 students. Districts here average 2.5/10, below the Illinois average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 4/10.
School Districts in Hardin County, Illinois
Hardin County has 2 public school districts covering 4 zip codes. The top-rated district in Hardin County is Pope County Community Unit School District 1 (4/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (IAR 2023–24), ranked against all districts in Illinois. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Hardin County, IL?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Hardin County, IL. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Hardin County, IL?
Of the districts serving Hardin County, Pope County Community Unit School District 1 has the highest rating on this site at 4/10. That places it in the 33rd percentile among Illinois school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Illinois reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Illinois and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Illinois only, never across state lines.