Best Schools in Calhoun County, IL
Calhoun County, IL has 11 public schools (4 high, 1 middle, 6 elementary) serving 2,288 students. On average they score 33% on state proficiency tests against a projected 26%, so schools in Calhoun County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Calhoun County, IL
The top high schools in Calhoun County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Calhoun High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calhoun Cusd 40 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 160 Students
2. Pittsfield High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pikeland Cusd 10 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 344 Students
3. Brussels High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brussels Cusd 42 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 57 Students
4. Pleasant Hill High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pleasant Hill Cusd 3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 98 Students
Best Middle Schools in Calhoun County, IL
The top middle schools in Calhoun County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pikeland Community School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pikeland Cusd 10 • Public • Grades 3 - 8 • 489 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Calhoun County, IL
The top elementary schools in Calhoun County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Calhoun Cusd 40 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 362 Students
2. Pleasant Hill Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pleasant Hill Cusd 3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 278 Students
3. Brussels Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brussels Cusd 42 • Public • Grades KG - 7 • 40 Students
4. St Mary Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Mary Elementary School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 38 Students
5. St Norbert School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Norbert School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 91 Students
6. Pittsfield South Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pikeland Cusd 10 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 331 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Calhoun County, IL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Calhoun County, IL has a total population of 4,437 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Calhoun County, 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 Calhoun County, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.71 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.02 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.69 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Calhoun County, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Calhoun County, 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 Calhoun County, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Calhoun County, IL
How many schools are in Calhoun County, IL?
Calhoun County, IL has 11 public schools: 4 high schools, 1 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 2,288 students in total.
How do schools in Calhoun County perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Calhoun County score 33% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 26%, so on average schools in Calhoun County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Calhoun County?
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: 42%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Calhoun County
2 places in Calhoun County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.