Best Schools in Cortland, IL
Cortland, IL has a total of 14 schools including 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 5 elementary schools. A total of 10,173 students attend Cortland, IL schools. On average, schools in Cortland score 22% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 27% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Cortland underperform expectations.
Best High Schools in Cortland, IL
Cortland, IL has 4 high schools with 4,790 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Cortland score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Cortland meet expectations.
1. Kaneland Senior High School
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Kaneland Cusd 302 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1309 Students
2. Hinckley-big Rock High School
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Hinckley Big Rock Cusd 429 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 207 Students
3. Sycamore High School
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Sycamore Cusd 427 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1191 Students
4. Dekalb High School
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Dekalb Cusd 428 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2083 Students
Best Middle Schools in Cortland, IL
Cortland, IL has 5 middle schools with 3,417 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Cortland score 20% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 26% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Cortland don't meet expectations.
1. Hinckley-big Rock Middle Sch
SchoolGrade
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Hinckley Big Rock Cusd 429 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 152 Students
2. Kaneland Harter Middle School
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Kaneland Cusd 302 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 894 Students
3. Sycamore Middle School
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Sycamore Cusd 427 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 822 Students
4. Huntley Middle School
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Dekalb Cusd 428 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 934 Students
5. Clinton Rosette Middle School
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Dekalb Cusd 428 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 615 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Cortland, IL
Cortland, IL has 5 elementary schools with 1,966 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Cortland score 15% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 23% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Cortland underperform expectations.
1. Kaneland John Stewart Elem Sch
SchoolGrade
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Kaneland Cusd 302 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 448 Students
2. Hinckley-big Rock Elem Sch
SchoolGrade
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Hinckley Big Rock Cusd 429 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 337 Students
3. South Prairie Elementary School
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Sycamore Cusd 427 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 306 Students
4. Littlejohn Elem School
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Dekalb Cusd 428 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 356 Students
5. Cortland Elementary School
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Dekalb Cusd 428 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 519 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Cortland, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Cortland, IL has a total population of 4,805 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 32% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Cortland, 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 Cortland, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.96 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.16 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.80 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cortland, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Cortland, 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 Cortland, IL Internet Health Assessment.
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