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Best Schools in Ashland, IL
Ashland, IL has 11 public schools (4 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 2,719 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 21%, so schools in Ashland greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ashland, IL
The top high schools in Ashland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Virginia Jr/ Sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Virginia Cusd 64 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 141 Students
2. Franklin Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Franklin Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 157 Students
3. Jacksonville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jacksonville Sd 117 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 893 Students
4. A-c Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
A-c Central Cusd 262 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 112 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ashland, IL
The top middle schools in Ashland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jacksonville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jacksonville Sd 117 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 718 Students
2. A-c Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
A-c Central Cusd 262 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 84 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ashland, IL
The top elementary schools in Ashland, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Franklin Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Franklin Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 57 Students
2. A-c Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
A-c Central Cusd 262 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 148 Students
3. North Jacksonville School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jacksonville Sd 117 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 158 Students
4. Virginia Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Virginia Cusd 64 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 180 Students
5. Franklin East Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Franklin Cusd 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 71 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ashland, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ashland, IL has a total population of 1,479 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ashland, 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 Ashland, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.44 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.92 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.53 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ashland, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ashland, 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 Ashland, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Ashland, IL
How many schools are in Ashland, IL?
Ashland, IL has 11 public schools: 4 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 2,719 students in total.
How do schools in Ashland perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Ashland score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 21%, so on average schools in Ashland greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ashland?
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: 47%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Ashland
2 of 2 schools in Ashland carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 1D: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in Ashland. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.