| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmi-White County Community Unit School District 5 | Carmi | 9/10 Excellent · 87th pct | 1,329 | 7 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Grayville Community Unit School District 1 | Grayville | 7/10 Good · 69th pct | 273 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Fairfield Community High School District 225 | Burnt Prairie | 3/10 Below Average · 20th pct | 449 | 1 | 9–12 | 2 |
| Norris City-Omaha-Enfield Community Unit School District 3 | Enfield | 2/10 Poor · 18th pct | 699 | 3 | K–12 | 3 |
How White County compares
Together they enroll 2,750 students across 13 schools. The largest is Carmi-White County Community Unit School District 5 with 1,329 students. Districts here average 5.2/10, below the Illinois average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in White County, Illinois
White County has 4 public school districts covering 9 zip codes. The top-rated district in White County is Carmi-White County Community Unit School District 5 (9/10). 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 White County, IL?
4 school districts serve zip codes in White 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 White County, IL?
Of the districts serving White County, Carmi-White County Community Unit School District 5 has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 87th 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.