Vernon, IL is a small rural town located about 40 miles south of Springfield. It has a population of just over 1300 people and is home to one school, the North Mac Community Unit School District 34. This district serves students in preschool through 8th grade and also offers non-traditional educational options such as adult education programs and special education services. The school has been rated highly by the Illinois State Board of Education earning an overall score of 8 out of 10 based on student academic performance, teacher effectiveness, and the quality of learning environments. The North Mac district provides a positive learning environment for its students with excellent resources, facilities, and committed educators that emphasize collaboration and creativity in the classroom. In addition to focusing on core academic subjects such as reading, writing, math, science, and social studies; the school also offers visual arts classes along with music education that both inspire critical thinking skills in their students. The local community contributes greatly to the educational values of Vernon providing access to a variety of activities outside the classroom for students which include sports teams, clubs, volunteer opportunities, or trips to nearby cultural sites. All these aspects collectively make Vernon a great place for children to thrive academically as well as socially in their formative years.
Vernon schools spend $12,271 per student (The US average is $12,383). There are 12 pupils per teacher, 255 students per librarian, and 255 children per counselor.