Marion Community Unit School District 2 had the highest enrollment among Williamson County districts, welcoming 3,616 students during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
Of all the students welcomed in the 2023-24 school year, 52.5% of them were boys, and 47.5% were girls.
Data also showed that the majority of students identified themselves as white, making up 75.5% of the Marion Community Unit School District 2’s total enrollment.
Among the five districts in Williamson County, Herrin Community Unit School District 4 ranked second in enrollment numbers with 2,320 students, while Carterville Community Unit School District 5 welcomed 2,147 students and ranked third in the 2023-24 school year.
Marion Community Unit School District 2 roughly covers schools within Williamson County with its main office in Marion.
In the previous school year, Marion Community Unit School District 2 also had the highest number of students among Williamson County districts.
Illinois has approved a new budget for 2025 that increases funds for K-12 education to $8.6 billion, $350 million above 2024.
Lawmakers also approved a new bill that creates a statewide child tax credit, which allows families to receive $300 per child under 17 years. This comes after a similar aid was granted from the federal government, as part of the American Rescue Plan.
| District | City (main office) | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| Marion Community Unit School District 2 | Marion | 3,616 |
| Herrin Community Unit School District 4 | Herrin | 2,320 |
| Carterville Community Unit School District 5 | Carterville | 2,147 |
| Johnston City Community Unit School District 1 | Johnston City | 1,059 |
| Crab Orchard Community Unit School District 3 | Marion | 479 |
