Best Schools in Clinton County, IL
Clinton County, IL has 32 public schools (6 high, 6 middle, 18 elementary) serving 8,545 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 27%, so schools in Clinton County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Clinton County, IL
The top high schools in Clinton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Comm High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Chsd 71 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 620 Students
2. Carlyle High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carlyle Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 282 Students
3. Wesclin Sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wesclin Cusd 3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 373 Students
4. Centralia High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centralia Hsd 200 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 863 Students
5. Patoka Sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Patoka Cusd 100 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 71 Students
6. Sandoval Sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sandoval Cusd 501 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 119 Students
Best Middle Schools in Clinton County, IL
The top middle schools in Clinton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Breese Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Breese Esd 12 • Public • Grades 3 - 8 • 420 Students
2. Wesclin Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wesclin Cusd 3 • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 475 Students
3. Carlyle Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carlyle Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 296 Students
4. Patoka Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Patoka Cusd 100 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 48 Students
5. Centralia Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centralia Sd 135 • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 604 Students
6. Sandoval Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sandoval Cusd 501 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 98 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Clinton County, IL
The top elementary schools in Clinton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Damiansville Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Damiansville Sd 62 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 89 Students
2. Bartelso Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bartelso Sd 57 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 164 Students
3. New Baden Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wesclin Cusd 3 • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 290 Students
4. Aviston Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Aviston Sd 21 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 429 Students
5. Germantown Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Germantown Sd 60 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 239 Students
6. St Rose Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Rose Sd 14-15 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 172 Students
7. Trenton Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wesclin Cusd 3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 208 Students
8. Albers Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Albers Sd 63 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 157 Students
9. Carlyle Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carlyle Cusd 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 384 Students
10. Patoka Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Patoka Cusd 100 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 114 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Clinton County, IL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Clinton County, IL has a total population of 36,899 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Clinton 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 Clinton County, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.36 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.05 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.31 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Clinton County, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Clinton 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 Clinton County, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Clinton County, IL
How many schools are in Clinton County, IL?
Clinton County, IL has 32 public schools: 6 high schools, 6 middle schools and 18 elementary schools, serving 8,545 students in total.
How do schools in Clinton County perform on state tests?
On average, 32 schools in Clinton County score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 27%, so on average schools in Clinton County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Clinton 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: 47%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 25%
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- Projected: 23%
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- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Clinton County
10 places in Clinton County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (10)
- Breese (3)
- Carlyle (3)
- Trenton (3)
- Albers (1)
- Aviston (1)
- Bartelso (1)
- Beckemeyer (1)
- Damiansville (1)
- Germantown (1)
- New Baden (1)
School districts (2)
- Wesclin CUSD 3 (4 schools)
- Carlyle CUSD 1 (3 schools)