Best High Schools in Black, IL

High schools
3
Students
825
Avg actual
46%
Avg projected
19%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Edwards County High School

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Edwards County Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 262 Students

2. Cisne High School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

North Wayne Cusd 200 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 114 Students

3. Fairfield Comm High School

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Fairfield Comm H S Dist 225 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 449 Students

Best Middle Schools in Black, IL

Middle schools
2
Students
396
Avg actual
43%
Avg projected
26%
Impact
meet expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Cisne Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

North Wayne Cusd 200 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 103 Students

2. Center Street Elem School

C

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Fairfield Psd 112 • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 293 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Black, IL

Elementary schools
4
Students
951
Avg actual
55%
Avg projected
24%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

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

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Mount Erie Elem School

B+

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

North Wayne Cusd 200 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 57 Students

2. North Side Elem School

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Fairfield Psd 112 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 321 Students

3. West Salem Grade School

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Edwards County Cusd 1 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 164 Students

4. Albion Grade School

B

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Edwards County Cusd 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 409 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Black, IL

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

Community Factors

Black, IL has a total population of 424 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Black, IL

2,172

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

12%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Black, IL.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B+

10.77 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

1.88 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

8.89 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Black, IL.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

839 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

24 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Questions About Schools in Black, IL

How many schools are in Black, IL?

Black, IL has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,172 students in total.

How do schools in Black perform on state tests?

On average, 9 schools in Black score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 23%, so on average schools in Black greatly exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Black?

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.

Best Schools in Cities Near Black, IL

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  • Projected: 21%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual: 54%
  • Projected: 19%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
West Salem, IL

  • Actual: 49%
  • Projected: 22%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Ellery, IL

  • Actual: 53%
  • Projected: 24%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Browns, IL

  • Actual: 48%
  • Projected: 21%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Mount Erie, IL

  • Actual: 48%
  • Projected: 21%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Samsville, IL

  • Actual: 48%
  • Projected: 20%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Golden Gate, IL

  • Actual: 53%
  • Projected: 24%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Parkersburg, IL

  • Actual: 50%
  • Projected: 23%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Toms Prairie, IL

  • Actual: 49%
  • Projected: 23%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations