Best High Schools in Adams County, IL

Adams County, IL has 13 high schools with 3,312 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Adams County score 19% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 19% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Adams County meet expectations.

1. Liberty High School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Liberty Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 268 Students

2. Quincy Sr High School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Quincy Sd 172 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1924 Students

3. Central High School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Central Cusd 3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 248 Students

4. Unity High School

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cusd 4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 182 Students

5. Western High School

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Western Cusd 12 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 140 Students

6. Seymour High School

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Payson Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 223 Students

7. Southeastern Jr/sr High School

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Southeastern Cusd 337 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 203 Students

8. Griggsville-perry High School

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

12%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Griggsville-perry Cusd 4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 99 Students

Best Middle Schools in Adams County, IL

Adams County, IL has 5 middle schools with 2,033 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Adams County score 16% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 23% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Adams County don't meet expectations.

1. Quincy Jr High School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Quincy Sd 172 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1348 Students

2. Western Jr High School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Western Cusd 12 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 160 Students

3. Central Junior High School

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Central Cusd 3 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 246 Students

4. Unity Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Cusd 4 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 184 Students

5. Griggsville-perry Middle School

F

SchoolGrade

6%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Griggsville-perry Cusd 4 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 95 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Adams County, IL

Adams County, IL has 18 elementary schools with 5,802 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Adams County score 24% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Adams County underperform expectations.

1. Liberty Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Liberty Cusd 2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 366 Students

2. Colonel George Iles Elem Sch

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Quincy Sd 172 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 519 Students

3. Lincoln-douglas Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Quincy Sd 172 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 588 Students

4. Unity Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cusd 4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 298 Students

5. Dr. Abby Fox Rooney Elem Sch

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Quincy Sd 172 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 496 Students

6. Southeastern Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Southeastern Cusd 337 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 251 Students

7. Sarah Atwater Denman Elem

D+

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Quincy Sd 172 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 500 Students

8. Thomas S Baldwin Elem Sch

D+

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Quincy Sd 172 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 563 Students

9. Griggsville-perry Primary School

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Griggsville-perry Cusd 4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 121 Students

10. Central 3-4 Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Central Cusd 3 • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 110 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Adams County, IL

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

Community Factors

Adams County, IL has a total population of 65,737 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Adams County, IL

11,147

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

94%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

28%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Adams County, IL.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

A

11.81 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

2.28 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A

9.53 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Adams County, IL.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,123 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

42 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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