Best Schools in Fairmount, IL
Fairmount, IL has 8 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 2,130 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 22%, so schools in Fairmount meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Fairmount, IL
The top high schools in Fairmount, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Heritage High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Heritage Cusd 8 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 131 Students
2. Oakwood High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oakwood Cusd 76 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 286 Students
3. Salt Fork High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salt Fork Cusd 512 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 247 Students
Best Middle Schools in Fairmount, IL
The top middle schools in Fairmount, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Salt Fork Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salt Fork Cusd 512 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 186 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Fairmount, IL
The top elementary schools in Fairmount, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Heritage Jh And Elem Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Heritage Cusd 8 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 269 Students
2. Salt Fork South Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salt Fork Cusd 512 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 164 Students
3. Salt Fork North Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salt Fork Cusd 512 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 266 Students
4. Oakwood Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oakwood Cusd 76 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 581 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Fairmount, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Fairmount, IL has a total population of 1,176 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Fairmount, 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 Fairmount, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.46 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.84 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
4.62 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Fairmount, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Fairmount, 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 Fairmount, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Fairmount, IL
How many schools are in Fairmount, IL?
Fairmount, IL has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,130 students in total.
How do schools in Fairmount perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Fairmount score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 22%, so on average schools in Fairmount meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Fairmount?
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: 38%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations