Frankfort Community Unit School District 168, Illinois

Frankfort Community Unit School District 168 is a unified school district in Franklin County and Williamson County, Illinois, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 10,560 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 56.9 sq mi (147 km²) of land.

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Frankfort Community Unit School District 168 in Illinois
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
10,560 ± 239
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Franklin County96% of the district’s landWilliamson County4% of the district’s land
Land area
56.9 sq mi (147 km²)
Median household income
$52,500 ± $5,828
Median home value
$87,500 ± $3,424
Water area
0.75 sq mi (1.95 km²)
State
Illinois
Census code (GEOID)
1741580
Coordinates (central point)
37.901579, -88.911498

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Frankfort Community Unit School District 168, largest first

  1. West Frankfort (city)7,118 people
  2. Frankfort Township6,340 people
  3. Denning Township4,682 people
  4. Orient (city)417 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Johnston City Community Unit School District 17.2 mi southeast
  2. Thompsonville Community Unit School District 1748.6 mi east
  3. Zeigler-Royalton Community Unit School District 1888.6 mi west
  4. Herrin Community Unit School District 410.0 mi southwest

These share a boundary with Frankfort Community Unit School District 168. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Frankfort Community Unit School District 168 before you rely on it.

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