| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cobden School Unit District 17 | Alto Pass | 4/10 Below Average · 39th pct | 465 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Anna Jonesboro Community High School District 81 | Anna | 4/10 Below Average · 37th pct | 497 | 1 | 9–12 | 2 |
| Dongola School Unit District 66 | Dongola | 2/10 Poor · 11th pct | 235 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Shawnee Community Unit School District 84 | Grand Tower | 1/10 Poor · 5th pct | 285 | 3 | PK–12 | 4 |
How Union County compares
Together they enroll 1,482 students across 10 schools. The largest is Anna Jonesboro Community High School District 81 with 497 students. Districts here average 2.8/10, below the Illinois average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 4/10.
School Districts in Union County, Illinois
Union County has 4 public school districts covering 9 zip codes. The top-rated district in Union County is Cobden School Unit District 17 (4/10). 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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