Best Schools in Christian County, IL
Christian County, IL has 46 public schools (12 high, 10 middle, 20 elementary) serving 10,861 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 24%, so schools in Christian County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Christian County, IL
The top high schools in Christian County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rochester High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rochester Cusd 3a • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 704 Students
2. Nokomis Jr/sr High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nokomis Cusd 22 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 312 Students
3. Pana Sr High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pana Cusd 8 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 392 Students
4. Pawnee Jr/sr High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pawnee Cusd 11 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 248 Students
5. Meridian High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meridian Cusd 15 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 304 Students
6. Sangamon Valley High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sangamon Valley Cusd 9 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 180 Students
7. South Fork Jr Sr High School
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Projected Test Scores
South Fork Sd 14 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 155 Students
8. Taylorville Sr High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Taylorville Cusd 3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 781 Students
9. Central A & M High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central A & M Cud 21 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 225 Students
10. Edinburg High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edinburg Cusd 4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 77 Students
Best Middle Schools in Christian County, IL
The top middle schools in Christian County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rochester Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rochester Cusd 3a • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 339 Students
2. Pana Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pana Cusd 8 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 264 Students
3. Taylorville Jr High School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Taylorville Cusd 3 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 683 Students
4. Rochester Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rochester Cusd 3a • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 425 Students
5. Morrisonville Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morrisonville Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 43 Students
6. Sangamon Valley Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sangamon Valley Cusd 9 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 150 Students
7. Edinburg Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edinburg Cusd 4 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 58 Students
8. Meridian Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meridian Cusd 15 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 207 Students
9. Lincolnwood Jr High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Panhandle Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 97 Students
10. Central A & M Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central A & M Cud 21 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 168 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Christian County, IL
The top elementary schools in Christian County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sangamon Valley Intermediate Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sangamon Valley Cusd 9 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 137 Students
2. Morrisonville Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morrisonville Cusd 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 183 Students
3. Raymond Grade School
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Projected Test Scores
Panhandle Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 106 Students
4. Pawnee Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pawnee Cusd 11 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 312 Students
5. North Elem School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nokomis Cusd 22 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 284 Students
6. Gregory Intermediate
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central A & M Cud 21 • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 192 Students
7. Meridian Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meridian Cusd 15 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 456 Students
8. Lincoln Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pana Cusd 8 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 217 Students
9. Rochester Elem 2-3
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Rochester Cusd 3a • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 255 Students
10. Memorial Elem School
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Projected Test Scores
Taylorville Cusd 3 • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 261 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Christian County, IL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Christian County, IL has a total population of 34,032 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Christian 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 Christian County, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.74 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.94 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.81 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Christian County, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Christian 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 Christian County, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Christian County, IL
How many schools are in Christian County, IL?
Christian County, IL has 46 public schools: 12 high schools, 10 middle schools and 20 elementary schools, serving 10,861 students in total.
How do schools in Christian County perform on state tests?
On average, 46 schools in Christian County score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in Christian County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Christian 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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Cities, towns and school districts in Christian County
6 places in Christian County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
- Pana (4)
- Taylorville (4)
- Edinburg (3)
- Morrisonville (3)
- Assumption (2)
- Kincaid (2)
School districts (5)
- Central A & M CUD 21 (4 schools)
- Pana CUSD 8 (4 schools)
- Taylorville CUSD 3 (4 schools)
- Edinburg CUSD 4 (3 schools)
- Morrisonville CUSD 1 (3 schools)