Best High Schools in 62896, IL

High schools
6
Students
2,267
Avg actual
32%
Avg projected
16%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in 62896, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Benton Cons High School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Benton Cons Hsd 103 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 577 Students

2. Herrin High School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Herrin Cusd 4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 686 Students

3. Johnston City High School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Johnston City Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 337 Students

4. Frankfort Comm High School

C-

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Frankfort Cusd 168 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 434 Students

5. Thompsonville High School

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Thompsonville Cusd 174 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 103 Students

6. Zeigler-royalton High School

D

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Zeigler-royalton Cusd 188 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 130 Students

Best Middle Schools in 62896, IL

Middle schools
5
Students
1,609
Avg actual
36%
Avg projected
19%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in 62896, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Herrin Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Herrin Cusd 4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 507 Students

2. Benton Grade Sch 5-8

C

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Benton Ccsd 47 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 458 Students

3. Central Jr High School

D+

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Frankfort Cusd 168 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 219 Students

4. Washington Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Johnston City Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 311 Students

5. Zeigler-royalton Jr High School

D

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Zeigler-royalton Cusd 188 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 114 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 62896, IL

Elementary schools
10
Students
3,653
Avg actual
38%
Avg projected
20%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top elementary schools in 62896, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Herrin C U S D 4 Elem School

B

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Herrin Cusd 4 • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 679 Students

2. Lincoln Elem School

C

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Johnston City Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 139 Students

3. Benton Grade Sch K-4

C

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Benton Ccsd 47 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 617 Students

4. Frankfort Intermediate School

C

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Frankfort Cusd 168 • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 420 Students

5. Zeigler-royalton Elem School

D+

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

12%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Zeigler-royalton Cusd 188 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 253 Students

6. Thompsonville Grade School

D+

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Thompsonville Cusd 174 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 215 Students

7. St John The Baptist Catholic Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

St John The Baptist Catholic Elementary School • Private • Grades Pre K - 7 • 73 Students

8. North Side Primary Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Herrin Cusd 4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 483 Students

9. Denning Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Frankfort Cusd 168 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 467 Students

10. Jefferson Elem School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Johnston City Cusd 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 307 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 62896, IL

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

62896, IL has a total population of 11,397 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 62896, IL

7,529

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

89%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

14%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 62896, IL.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B

11.17 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

2.65 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

8.52 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 62896, IL.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 62896, IL.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,543 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

31 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 62896, IL Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 62896, IL

How many schools are in 62896, IL?

62896, IL has 21 public schools: 6 high schools, 5 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 7,529 students in total.

How do schools in 62896 perform on state tests?

On average, 21 schools in 62896 score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 19%, so on average schools in 62896 meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 62896?

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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  • Projected: 16%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected: 22%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected: 19%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual: 41%
  • Projected: 20%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual: 25%
  • Projected: 13%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual: 30%
  • Projected: 15%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
62948, IL

  • Actual: 48%
  • Projected: 23%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
62822, IL

  • Actual: 30%
  • Projected: 15%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual: 39%
  • Projected: 19%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
62974, IL

  • Actual: 42%
  • Projected: 19%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations