Best Schools in Coles County, IL
Coles County, IL has 30 public schools (9 high, 4 middle, 15 elementary) serving 10,757 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 24%, so schools in Coles County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Coles County, IL
The top high schools in Coles County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oakland High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oakland Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 67 Students
2. Arthur-lovington-atwood-hammond
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arthur Cusd 305 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 324 Students
3. Sullivan High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sullivan Cusd 300 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 361 Students
4. Casey-westfield Jr/sr Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Casey-westfield Cusd 4c • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 365 Students
5. Mattoon High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mattoon Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 999 Students
6. Kansas High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kansas Cusd 3 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 82 Students
7. Arcola High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arcola Cusd 306 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 290 Students
8. Charleston High School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Charleston Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 766 Students
9. Neoga Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Neoga Cusd 3 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 278 Students
Best Middle Schools in Coles County, IL
The top middle schools in Coles County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sullivan Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sullivan Cusd 300 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 334 Students
2. Charleston Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charleston Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 399 Students
3. Mattoon Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mattoon Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 645 Students
4. Jefferson Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charleston Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 635 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Coles County, IL
The top elementary schools in Coles County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kansas Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kansas Cusd 3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 96 Students
2. Sullivan Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sullivan Cusd 300 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 484 Students
3. Carl Sandburg Elem School
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Projected Test Scores
Charleston Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 1 - 3 • 551 Students
4. Arland D Williams Jr Elem Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mattoon Cusd 2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 681 Students
5. Neoga Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Neoga Cusd 3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 223 Students
6. Arthur Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arthur Cusd 305 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 288 Students
7. Monroe Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Casey-westfield Cusd 4c • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 534 Students
8. Riddle Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Mattoon Cusd 2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 616 Students
9. Arcola Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arcola Cusd 306 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 407 Students
10. Ashmore Elem School
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Projected Test Scores
Charleston Cusd 1 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 82 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Coles County, IL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Coles County, IL has a total population of 46,863 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Coles 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 Coles County, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.35 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.31 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.04 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Coles County, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Coles 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 Coles County, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Coles County, IL
How many schools are in Coles County, IL?
Coles County, IL has 30 public schools: 9 high schools, 4 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 10,757 students in total.
How do schools in Coles County perform on state tests?
On average, 30 schools in Coles County score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in Coles County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Coles 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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- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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Cities, towns and school districts in Coles County
4 places in Coles County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Charleston (5)
- Mattoon (5)
- Oakland (2)
- Ashmore (1)
School districts (2)
- Charleston CUSD 1 (6 schools)
- Mattoon CUSD 2 (5 schools)