White students were the largest ethnic group in White County in the 2024-25 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
Of the 2,065 students attending White County schools, 93.9% were white. multiracial students were the second largest ethnicity, making up 2.3% of White County students.
In the previous school year, white students were also the most common group in White County, representing 94% of the student body.
Lincoln Attendance Center had the most even distribution of races among county schools, including 87.5% white students and 5.7% multiracial students.
The Illinois State Board of Education’s budget for fiscal year 2026 will increase from nearly $10.8 billion to about $11.2 billion. This includes a $307 million boost for K–12 schools, marking the smallest annual increase since 2020.
The agency has paused about $50 million in funding previously allocated through the Evidence-Based Funding formula for the Property Tax Relief Grant while reviewing its impact on local tax relief. Officials say the pause could affect the timing and amount of property tax relief available to taxpayers.
| School name | Most prevalent ethnicity | Percent of Total Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carmi-White County High School | White | 94.8% | 400 |
| Carmi-White County Junior High School | White | 90.9% | 187 |
| Grayville Junior Senior High School | White | 98.6% | 141 |
| Jefferson Attendance Center | White | 92.4% | 157 |
| Lincoln Attendance Center | White | 87.5% | 192 |
| Norris City-Omaha-Enfield Elementary School | White | 95.1% | 408 |
| Norris City-Omaha-Enfield High School | White | 94.6% | 185 |
| Washington Attendance Center | White | 94% | 266 |
| Wells Elementary School | White | 97.7% | 129 |
Information in this story was obtained from the Illinois State Board of Education. The source data can be found here.
