Best Schools in Cumberland County, IL
Cumberland County, IL has 24 public schools (8 high, 6 middle, 10 elementary) serving 10,162 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in Cumberland County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Cumberland County, IL
The top high schools in Cumberland County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Teutopolis High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Teutopolis Cusd 50 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 321 Students
2. Cumberland High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cumberland Cusd 77 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 319 Students
3. Dieterich Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dieterich Cusd 30 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 267 Students
4. Newton Comm High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jasper County Cud 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 385 Students
5. Casey-westfield Jr/sr Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Casey-westfield Cusd 4c • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 365 Students
6. Mattoon High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mattoon Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 999 Students
7. Charleston High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charleston Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 766 Students
8. Neoga Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Neoga Cusd 3 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 278 Students
Best Middle Schools in Cumberland County, IL
The top middle schools in Cumberland County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Teutopolis Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Teutopolis Cusd 50 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 178 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. Jasper Co Jr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jasper County Cud 1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 192 Students
5. Jefferson Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charleston Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 635 Students
6. Cumberland Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cumberland Cusd 77 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 288 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Cumberland County, IL
The top elementary schools in Cumberland County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Teutopolis Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Teutopolis Cusd 50 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 582 Students
2. Dieterich Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dieterich Cusd 30 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 342 Students
3. Newton Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jasper County Cud 1 • Public • Grades 1 - 6 • 487 Students
4. Cumberland Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cumberland Cusd 77 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 404 Students
5. Carl Sandburg Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charleston Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 1 - 3 • 551 Students
6. Arland D Williams Jr Elem Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mattoon Cusd 2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 681 Students
7. Neoga Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Neoga Cusd 3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 223 Students
8. Monroe Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Casey-westfield Cusd 4c • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 534 Students
9. Ste Marie Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jasper County Cud 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 132 Students
10. Mark Twain Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charleston Cusd 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 189 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Cumberland County, IL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Cumberland County, IL has a total population of 10,450 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Cumberland 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 Cumberland County, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.62 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.93 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.69 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cumberland County, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Cumberland 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 Cumberland County, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Cumberland County, IL
How many schools are in Cumberland County, IL?
Cumberland County, IL has 24 public schools: 8 high schools, 6 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 10,162 students in total.
How do schools in Cumberland County perform on state tests?
On average, 24 schools in Cumberland County score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in Cumberland County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Cumberland 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.
Best Schools in Cities Near Cumberland County, IL
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- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 25%
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- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 22%
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- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 25%
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- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 25%
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- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Cumberland County
2 places in Cumberland County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
School districts (1)
- Cumberland CUSD 77 (3 schools)