Bond County CUSD 2

The Bond County CUSD 2 district in Illinois serves students from 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. The district's schools demonstrate a mix of high-performing and average-performing results, with Pocahontas Center standing out as a standout institution.

Pocahontas Center, an elementary/middle school, has consistently strong academic performance, with high proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics across grade levels. In 2024-2025, it ranked 338 out of 2,056 Illinois elementary schools, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Meanwhile, Greenville Junior High School also performs above average, with 64.7% of students proficient or better in ELA and 35.3% in Math for 2024-2025, ranking 478 out of 1,368 Illinois middle schools.

Across the district, 5th-grade students tend to perform the strongest, with proficiency rates exceeding the state averages in ELA and Math. However, the district faces challenges, such as high rates of free/reduced lunch and chronic absenteeism, which may be contributing to lower performance in Math at the middle and high school levels. The district's investment in smaller class sizes and higher per-student spending may be helping to mitigate these issues, but addressing student engagement and support could also be important for improving overall academic outcomes.