Best Schools in Dowell, IL
Dowell, IL has 10 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 2,658 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 20%, so schools in Dowell greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Dowell, IL
The top high schools in Dowell, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Du Quoin High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Du Quoin Cusd 300 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 424 Students
2. Elverado High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elverado Cusd 196 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 112 Students
3. Pinckneyville Comm High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pinckneyville Chsd 101 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 429 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dowell, IL
The top middle schools in Dowell, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pinckneyville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pinckneyville Sd 50 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 213 Students
2. Elverado Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elverado Cusd 196 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 73 Students
3. Du Quoin Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Du Quoin Cusd 300 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 398 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dowell, IL
The top elementary schools in Dowell, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pinckneyville Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pinckneyville Sd 50 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 266 Students
2. Du Quoin Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Du Quoin Cusd 300 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 548 Students
3. Elverado Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elverado Cusd 196 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 82 Students
4. Elverado Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elverado Cusd 196 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 113 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Dowell, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Dowell, IL has a total population of 720 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Dowell, 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 Dowell, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.48 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.50 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.98 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dowell, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dowell, 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 Dowell, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Dowell, IL
How many schools are in Dowell, IL?
Dowell, IL has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,658 students in total.
How do schools in Dowell perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Dowell score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 20%, so on average schools in Dowell greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Dowell?
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: 18%
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