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Best Schools in Athens, IL
Athens, IL has 14 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 5 elementary) serving 4,526 students. On average they score 55% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in Athens greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Athens, IL
The top high schools in Athens, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Williamsville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Williamsville Cusd 15 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 493 Students
2. Pleasant Plains High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pleasant Plains Cusd 8 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 403 Students
3. Mount Pulaski High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mt Pulaski Cusd 23 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 175 Students
4. Greenview Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenview Cusd 200 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 107 Students
5. Athens Sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Athens Cusd 213 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 313 Students
Best Middle Schools in Athens, IL
The top middle schools in Athens, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Williamsville Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Williamsville Cusd 15 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 473 Students
2. Cantrall Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Athens Cusd 213 • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 214 Students
3. Pleasant Plains Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pleasant Plains Cusd 8 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 379 Students
4. Athens Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Athens Cusd 213 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 165 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Athens, IL
The top elementary schools in Athens, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cantrall Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Athens Cusd 213 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 325 Students
2. Sherman Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Williamsville Cusd 15 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 528 Students
3. Farmingdale Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pleasant Plains Cusd 8 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 468 Students
4. Greenview Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenview Cusd 200 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 104 Students
5. Mount Pulaski Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mt Pulaski Cusd 23 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 379 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Athens, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Athens, IL has a total population of 3,583 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Athens, 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 Athens, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.20 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.48 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.72 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Athens, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Athens, 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 Athens, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Athens, IL
How many schools are in Athens, IL?
Athens, IL has 14 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 4,526 students in total.
How do schools in Athens perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Athens score 55% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in Athens greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Athens?
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: 52%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 20%
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- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 24%
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- Projected: 26%
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- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 28%
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- Projected: 23%
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- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 21%
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- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 24%
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Every school in Athens
2 of 2 schools in Athens carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 2
All 2 public schools we grade in Athens. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.