| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waltonville Community Unit School District 1 | Scheller | 5/10 Average · 42nd pct | 303 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Woodlawn Unit District 209 | Woodlawn | 4/10 Below Average · 34th pct | 491 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Bluford Unit School District 318 | Bluford | 3/10 Below Average · 22nd pct | 377 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Mount Vernon Township High School District 201 | Belle Rive | 3/10 Below Average · 22nd pct | 1,210 | 1 | 9–12 | 7 |
How Jefferson County compares
Together they enroll 2,381 students across 7 schools. The largest is Mount Vernon Township High School District 201 with 1,210 students. Districts here average 3.8/10, below the Illinois average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 5/10.
School Districts in Jefferson County, Illinois
Jefferson County has 4 public school districts covering 11 zip codes. The top-rated district in Jefferson County is Waltonville Community Unit School District 1 (5/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Illinois. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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