Best Schools in 62881, IL
62881, IL has 10 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 3,067 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 25%, so schools in 62881 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 62881, IL
The top high schools in 62881, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Salem Community High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salem Chsd 600 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 732 Students
2. 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 62881, IL
The top middle schools in 62881, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Franklin Park Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salem Sd 111 • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 529 Students
2. 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 62881, IL
The top elementary schools in 62881, 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. Raccoon Cons Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Raccoon Cons Sd 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 225 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
6. Selmaville Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Selmaville Ccsd 10 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 239 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 62881, IL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
62881, IL has a total population of 11,147 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 62881, 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 62881, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.98 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.86 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.12 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 62881, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 62881, 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 62881, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 62881, IL
How many schools are in 62881, IL?
62881, IL has 10 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 3,067 students in total.
How do schools in 62881 perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in 62881 score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 25%, so on average schools in 62881 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 62881?
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: 32%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations