Best Schools in 62868, IL
62868, IL has 13 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 5 elementary) serving 4,019 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 24%, so schools in 62868 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 62868, IL
The top high schools in 62868, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Newton Comm High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jasper County Cud 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 385 Students
2. Cisne High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Wayne Cusd 200 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 114 Students
3. Richland County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland County Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 707 Students
4. Clay City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay City Cusd 10 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 78 Students
Best Middle Schools in 62868, IL
The top middle schools in 62868, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Richland County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland County Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 472 Students
2. Cisne Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Wayne Cusd 200 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 103 Students
3. Jasper Co Jr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jasper County Cud 1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 192 Students
4. Clay City Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay City Cusd 10 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 61 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 62868, IL
The top elementary schools in 62868, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mount Erie Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Wayne Cusd 200 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 57 Students
2. Newton Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jasper County Cud 1 • Public • Grades 1 - 6 • 487 Students
3. Richland County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland County Cusd 1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 1101 Students
4. Clay City Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay City Cusd 10 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 130 Students
5. Ste Marie Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jasper County Cud 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 132 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 62868, IL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
62868, IL has a total population of 1,917 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 11% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 62868, 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 62868, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.34 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.98 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
4.36 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 62868, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 62868, 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 62868, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 62868, IL
How many schools are in 62868, IL?
62868, IL has 13 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 4,019 students in total.
How do schools in 62868 perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in 62868 score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in 62868 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 62868?
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: 43%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations