Contact & Location
1201 East Bethel Road, Mount Vernon, IL 62864(618) 244-8095
Enrollment & Schools
95
Total Schools
34,211
Total Enrollment
PK-UG
Grade Range
School Breakdown
3
Preschools
20
Elementary
Schools
13
Middle
Schools
17
High
Schools
Rating Distribution
2132%
2234%
2234%
School Types
By Type
Public
91Charter
4Private
0By Level
Elementary
20Middle
13High
17Reviews (Aggregated)
3.7
Average Rating
428
Total Reviews
Demographics (Aggregated)
Ethnicity Breakdown
White
70%
Hispanic / Latino
12%
Black / African American
9%
Two or More Races
6%
Asian
2%
Native American
1%
Gender Distribution
51%Male
49%Female
Free / Reduced Lunch
37%Students Eligible
vs. State Average
49%
Academic Performance (Aggregated)
Average Ratings
5.6
Overall5.8
Test Scores—
Equity6.2
College ReadinessAverage ACT Score
19.8
(out of 36)
Average SAT Score
1025
(out of 1600)
Average Graduation Rate
74%
Students
AP / IB / Dual Enrollment
11%
Students
School Performance Summary
Below Average
32% (21)
Average
34% (22)
Above Average
34% (22)
Bethel School District 82 is committed to excellence, equity, and preparing every student for a successful future.
Schools in Bethel School District 82
95 schoolsPreschools
(3)Elementary Schools
(20)9
Alexander Doniphan Elementary School
Elementarypublic•360 students
5
Avis El School
Elementarypublic•192 students
Brittin Elementary School
Elementarypublic
7
Edgewood Intermediate School
Elementarypublic•735 students
Edgewood Primary School
Elementarypublic•446 students
7
EPiC Elementary
Elementarypublic•290 students
5
Franklin Elementary School
Elementarypublic•245 students
5
Jersey Shore Area El School
Elementarypublic•596 students
6
Kellybrook Elementary School
Elementarypublic•522 students
7
Kellyville Upper Elementary School
Elementarypublic•221 students
10
Lewis And Clark Elementary School
Elementarypublic•558 students
8
Liberty Oaks Elementary School
Elementarypublic•522 students
5
Lillian Schumacher Elementary School
Elementarypublic•475 students
4
Manor Hill Elementary School
Elementarypublic•327 students
Payson Elementary School
Elementarypublic•430 students
4
Ridgeview Elementary School
Elementarypublic•355 students
4
Salladasburg El School
Elementarypublic•179 students
9
Shoal Creek Elementary School
Elementarypublic•883 students
5
South Knox Elementary School
Elementarypublic•662 students
5
Warren Hills Elementary School
Elementarypublic•603 students
Middle Schools
(13)6
Brandon Middle School
Middlepublic•461 students
4
Columbus Junior High School
Middlepublic•333 students
6
Discovery Middle School
Middlepublic•653 students
Don C Faith Middle School
Middlepublic
4
Edgewood Middle School
Middlepublic•761 students
Fromberg 7-8
Middlepublic•20 students
7
Heritage Middle School
Middlepublic•777 students
7
Jersey Shore Middle School
Middlepublic•470 students
4
Kellyville Middle School
Middlepublic•115 students
5
Liberty Middle School
Middlepublic•638 students
7
North-Linn Middle School
Middlepublic•95 students
5
Rim Country Middle School
Middlepublic•478 students
4
South Valley Middle School
Middlepublic•791 students
High Schools
(17)———
Columbus Alternative School
Highpublic•12 students
6
Columbus High School
Highpublic•505 students
4
Edgewood High School
Highpublic•865 students
1
Fridley Moore Lake Alternative School
Highpublic•83 students
4
Fridley Senior High School
Highpublic•854 students
9
Fromberg High School
Highpublic•33 students
4
Jersey Shore Area Senior High School
Highpublic•710 students
3
Kellyville High School
Highpublic•262 students
5
Lakeland Regional High School
Highpublic•867 students
1
Liberty Academy
Highpublic0
9
Liberty High School
Highpublic•1,997 students
9
Liberty North High School
Highpublic•2,326 students
8
Maynard High School
Highpublic•303 students
8
North-Linn Senior High School
Highpublic•166 students
4
Payson High School
Highpublic•732 students
Taholah High School
Highpublic•62 students
Transitions School
Highpublic•6 students
Other Schools
(42)5
Bethel Grade School
Schoolpublic•161 students
Brandon Adult Transition Program
Schoolpublic•10 students
7
Brandon High School
Schoolpublic•593 students
Charles P Murray Elementary School
Schoolpublic
Columbus Alternative School New Ulm Campus
Schoolpublic•20 students
6
Columbus Elementary School
Schoolpublic•760 students
Diamond Elementary School
Schoolpublic
Edgewood Early Childhood Center
Schoolpublic•295 students
Edward A White Elementary School
Schoolpublic
8
Forest Lane Elementary School
Schoolpublic•268 students
5
Fowler School
Schoolpublic•459 students
Freddie Stowers Elementary School
Schoolpublic
Fridley Extended School Year
Schoolpublic
1
Fridley Middle Area Learning Center
Schoolpublic•10 students
4
Fridley Middle School
Schoolpublic•745 students
Fridley Online Academy
Schoolpublic0
Fromberg School
Schoolpublic•53 students
4
Green Meadow School
Schoolpublic•455 students
4
Hamilton Elementary School
Schoolpublic•256 students
7
Hamilton Junior Senior High School
Schoolpublic•286 students
6
Harvey-Swanson Elementary School
Schoolpublic•541 students
5
Hayes Elementary School
Schoolpublic•474 students
Herbert J Dexter Elementary School
Schoolpublic
4
High Marq Environmental Charter School
Schoolcharter•33 students
5
Julia Randall Elementary School
Schoolpublic•503 students
8
Kellyville Elementary School
Schoolpublic•227 students
Kentucky School For The Blind
Schoolpublic•67 students
2
Montello Jr/Sr High School
Schoolpublic•256 students
Montello Virtual Charter School
Schoolcharter•36 students
Morris R Mcbride Elementary School
Schoolpublic
7
Oakwood Elementary School
Schoolpublic•335 students
Patrick L. Kessler Elementary School
Schoolpublic
Payson Center for Success - Online
Schoolpublic0
6
Phillis Wheatley Community School
Schoolcharter•812 students
Richard G Wilson Elementary School
Schoolpublic
Sheyenne Valley Area Career & Tech Center
Schoolpublic0
6
South Knox Middle-High School
Schoolpublic•585 students
5
Stevenson Elementary School
Schoolpublic•447 students
2
Taholah Elementary & Middle School
Schoolpublic•106 students
Valley Academy
Schoolpublic0
8
Vance Charter School
Schoolcharter•954 students
9
Walker Elementary Center
Schoolpublic•274 students
Reported Incidents
Report an IncidentCommunity-reported and third-party-sourced concerns. All incidents are allegations, not established facts.
Inappropriate TeachingGender IdentityHighAdded 2d ago
District Promotes Hidden Gender Identity
Alleged incident in Liberty 53 School District · Missouri
A school district provided staff with a guide promoting gender ideology, including instructions to keep students' gender identity confidential from their families. The guide also encourages staff to integrate LGBTQ+ topics into curriculum and consider gender-neutral alternatives for school events.
Occurred on August 20, 2024Source: Defending Education IndoctriNation Map
Data aggregated from 95 schools in Bethel School District 82.
Source: GreatSchools, U.S. Department of Education, and school surveys.
Last updated: May 1, 2026Source: GreatSchools, U.S. Department of Education, and school surveys.