Best Schools in Effingham County, IL
Effingham County, IL has 25 public schools (8 high, 3 middle, 12 elementary) serving 6,992 students. On average they score 50% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in Effingham County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Effingham County, IL
The top high schools in Effingham 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. Dieterich Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dieterich Cusd 30 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 267 Students
3. Altamont High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Altamont Cusd 10 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 233 Students
4. Stewardson-strasburg High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stewardson-strasburg Cud 5a • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 128 Students
5. Effingham High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Effingham Cusd 40 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 734 Students
6. St Elmo Sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Elmo Cusd 202 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 131 Students
7. Beecher City Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beecher City Cusd 20 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 166 Students
8. North Clay Community High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Clay Cusd 25 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 178 Students
Best Middle Schools in Effingham County, IL
The top middle schools in Effingham 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. Effingham Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Effingham Cusd 40 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 522 Students
3. St Elmo Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Elmo Cusd 202 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 56 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Effingham County, IL
The top elementary schools in Effingham 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. Stewardson-strasburg Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stewardson-strasburg Cud 5a • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 271 Students
4. Altamont Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Altamont Cusd 10 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 433 Students
5. St Elmo Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Elmo Cusd 202 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 217 Students
6. Beecher City Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beecher City Cusd 20 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 191 Students
7. Central Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Effingham Cusd 40 • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 498 Students
8. North Clay Elem/jr High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Clay Cusd 25 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 392 Students
9. Sacred Heart Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sacred Heart Elementary School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 219 Students
10. Altamont Lutheran Interparish School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Altamont Lutheran Interparish School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 173 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Effingham County, IL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Effingham County, IL has a total population of 34,668 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Effingham 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 Effingham County, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.22 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.77 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.45 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Effingham County, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Effingham 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 Effingham County, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Effingham County, IL
How many schools are in Effingham County, IL?
Effingham County, IL has 25 public schools: 8 high schools, 3 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 6,992 students in total.
How do schools in Effingham County perform on state tests?
On average, 25 schools in Effingham County score 50% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in Effingham County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Effingham 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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- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 25%
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- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 25%
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- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 25%
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- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Effingham County
5 places in Effingham County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Effingham (6)
- Teutopolis (3)
- Altamont (2)
- Beecher City (2)
- Dieterich (2)
School districts (2)
- Effingham CUSD 40 (6 schools)
- Teutopolis CUSD 50 (3 schools)