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Best Schools in Carthage, IL
Carthage, IL has 10 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 2,185 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 26%, so schools in Carthage don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Carthage, IL
The top high schools in Carthage, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Illini West High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Illini West H S Dist 307 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 342 Students
2. West Prairie Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Prairie Cusd 103 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 162 Students
3. Hamilton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamilton Ccsd 328 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 170 Students
Best Middle Schools in Carthage, IL
The top middle schools in Carthage, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Prairie Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Prairie Cusd 103 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 99 Students
2. Carthage Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carthage Esd 317 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 171 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Carthage, IL
The top elementary schools in Carthage, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hamilton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamilton Ccsd 328 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 419 Students
2. Nauvoo Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nauvoo-colusa Cusd 325 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 203 Students
3. La Harpe Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
La Harpe Csd 347 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 200 Students
4. West Prairie North Elementary Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Prairie Cusd 103 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 174 Students
5. Carthage Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carthage Esd 317 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 245 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Carthage, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Carthage, IL has a total population of 3,214 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Carthage, 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 Carthage, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.72 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.58 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.13 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Carthage, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Carthage, 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 Carthage, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Carthage, IL
How many schools are in Carthage, IL?
Carthage, IL has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 2,185 students in total.
How do schools in Carthage perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Carthage score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 26%, so on average schools in Carthage don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Carthage?
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: 37%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Carthage
3 of 3 schools in Carthage carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 3
All 3 public schools we grade in Carthage. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.