Best Schools in De Witt County, IL
De Witt County, IL has 33 public schools (11 high, 8 middle, 14 elementary) serving 10,827 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in De Witt County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in De Witt County, IL
The top high schools in De Witt County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Heyworth Jr-sr High School
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Projected Test Scores
Heyworth Cusd 4 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 408 Students
2. Monticello High School
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Monticello Cusd 25 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 476 Students
3. Leroy High School
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Leroy Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 217 Students
4. Maroa-forsyth Senior High Sch
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Maroa Forsyth Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 338 Students
5. Blue Ridge High School
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Blue Ridge Cusd 18 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 188 Students
6. Olympia High School
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Olympia Cusd 16 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 503 Students
7. Mount Pulaski High School
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Mt Pulaski Cusd 23 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 175 Students
8. Lincoln Comm High School
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Lincoln Chsd 404 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 786 Students
9. Argenta-oreana High School
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Argenta-oreana Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 285 Students
10. Clinton High School
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Clinton Cusd 15 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 483 Students
Best Middle Schools in De Witt County, IL
The top middle schools in De Witt County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Monticello Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monticello Cusd 25 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 379 Students
2. Maroa-forsyth Middle School
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Maroa Forsyth Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 260 Students
3. Olympia Middle School
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Olympia Cusd 16 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 386 Students
4. Leroy Junior High School
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Leroy Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 126 Students
5. Argenta-oreana Middle School
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Argenta-oreana Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 199 Students
6. Blue Ridge Intermediate-jr Hs
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Blue Ridge Cusd 18 • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 210 Students
7. Clinton Jr High School
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Clinton Cusd 15 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 370 Students
8. Deland-weldon Middle School
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Deland-weldon Cusd 57 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 21 Students
Best Elementary Schools in De Witt County, IL
The top elementary schools in De Witt County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Washington School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monticello Cusd 25 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 549 Students
2. Chester-east Lincoln Elem School
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Chester-east Lincoln Ccsd 61 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 279 Students
3. Heyworth Elem School
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Heyworth Cusd 4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 490 Students
4. White Heath Elem School
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Monticello Cusd 25 • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 261 Students
5. Maroa-forsyth Grade School
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Projected Test Scores
Maroa Forsyth Cusd 2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 596 Students
6. Mount Pulaski Elem School
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Mt Pulaski Cusd 23 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 379 Students
7. Olympia South Elem Sch
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Olympia Cusd 16 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 327 Students
8. Ruth M Schneider Elem School
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Blue Ridge Cusd 18 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 272 Students
9. Clinton Elem School
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Clinton Cusd 15 • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 477 Students
10. Deland-weldon Elem School
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Deland-weldon Cusd 57 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 105 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in De Witt County, IL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
De Witt County, IL has a total population of 15,516 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in De Witt 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 De Witt County, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.15 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.16 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.00 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in De Witt County, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for De Witt 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 De Witt County, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in De Witt County, IL
How many schools are in De Witt County, IL?
De Witt County, IL has 33 public schools: 11 high schools, 8 middle schools and 14 elementary schools, serving 10,827 students in total.
How do schools in De Witt County perform on state tests?
On average, 33 schools in De Witt County score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in De Witt County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in De Witt 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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- Projected: 26%
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Cities, towns and school districts in De Witt County
2 places in De Witt County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
- Clinton (5)
- Farmer City (2)
School districts (2)
- Clinton CUSD 15 (5 schools)
- Blue Ridge CUSD 18 (3 schools)