Best Schools in 62849, IL
62849, IL has 11 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 3,948 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 23%, so schools in 62849 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 62849, IL
The top high schools in 62849, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Flora High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Flora Cusd 35 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 375 Students
2. Salem Community High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salem Chsd 600 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 732 Students
3. South Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Central Cud 401 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 206 Students
Best Middle Schools in 62849, IL
The top middle schools in 62849, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Floyd Henson Jr High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Flora Cusd 35 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 289 Students
2. Franklin Park Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salem Sd 111 • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 529 Students
3. South Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Central Cud 401 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 144 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 62849, IL
The top elementary schools in 62849, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Iuka Comm Cons School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Iuka Ccsd 7 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 231 Students
2. Flora Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Flora Cusd 35 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 681 Students
3. Hawthorn Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salem Sd 111 • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 399 Students
4. South Central Elementary-kinmundy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Central Cud 401 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 279 Students
5. Kell Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kell Cons Sd 2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 83 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 62849, IL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
62849, IL has a total population of 2,133 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 62849, IL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 62849, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.07 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.55 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.52 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 62849, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 62849, IL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 62849, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 62849, IL
How many schools are in 62849, IL?
62849, IL has 11 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 3,948 students in total.
How do schools in 62849 perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in 62849 score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 23%, so on average schools in 62849 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 62849?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations