| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlinville Community Unit School District 1 | Carlinville | 8/10 Good · 75th pct | 1,325 | 4 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Staunton Community Unit School District 6 | Staunton | 8/10 Good · 72nd pct | 1,217 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Southwestern Community Unit School District 9 | Brighton | 7/10 Good · 62nd pct | 1,210 | 5 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Gillespie Community Unit School District 7 | Benld | 6/10 Average · 53rd pct | 1,140 | 3 | PK–12 | 5 |
| Mount Olive Community Unit School District 5 | Mount Olive | 5/10 Average · 48th pct | 483 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| North Mac Community Unit School District 34 | Girard | 4/10 Below Average · 34th pct | 1,186 | 4 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Bunker Hill Community Unit School District 8 | Bunker Hill | 3/10 Below Average · 25th pct | 576 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Northwestern Community Unit School District 2 | Hettick | 2/10 Poor · 19th pct | 319 | 3 | PK–12 | 3 |
How Macoupin County compares
Together they enroll 7,456 students across 26 schools. The largest is Carlinville Community Unit School District 1 with 1,325 students. Districts here average 5.4/10, below the Illinois average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Macoupin County, Illinois
Macoupin County has 8 public school districts covering 20 zip codes. The top-rated district in Macoupin County is Carlinville Community Unit School District 1 (8/10). 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 Macoupin County, IL?
8 school districts serve zip codes in Macoupin 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 Macoupin County, IL?
Of the districts serving Macoupin County, Carlinville Community Unit School District 1 has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 75th 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.