Best Schools in Fayette County, IL
Fayette County, IL has a total of 34 schools including 11 high schools, 10 middle schools and 13 elementary schools. A total of 7,357 students attend Fayette County, IL schools. On average, schools in Fayette County score 20% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 26% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Fayette County underperform expectations.
Best High Schools in Fayette County, IL
Fayette County, IL has 11 high schools with 2,200 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Fayette County score 19% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 20% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Fayette County meet expectations.
1. Ramsey High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ramsey Cusd 204 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 206 Students
2. Effingham High School
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Effingham Cusd 40 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 734 Students
3. Patoka Sr High School
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Patoka Cusd 100 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 71 Students
4. Altamont High School
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Altamont Cusd 10 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 233 Students
5. South Central High School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
South Central Cud 401 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 206 Students
6. Vandalia Community High School
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Projected Test Scores
Vandalia Cusd 203 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 408 Students
7. Mulberry Grove Sr High School
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Projected Test Scores
Mulberry Grove Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 111 Students
8. St Elmo Sr High School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
St Elmo Cusd 202 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 131 Students
9. Brownstown High School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Brownstown Cusd 201 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 100 Students
Best Middle Schools in Fayette County, IL
Fayette County, IL has 10 middle schools with 2,114 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Fayette County score 18% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Fayette County underperform expectations.
1. Brownstown Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brownstown Cusd 201 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 58 Students
2. Effingham Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
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Effingham Cusd 40 • Public • Grades 6 - 9 • 522 Students
3. Pana Jr High School
SchoolGrade
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Pana Cusd 8 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 264 Students
4. Vandalia Junior High School
SchoolGrade
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Vandalia Cusd 203 • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 511 Students
5. South Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
South Central Cud 401 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 144 Students
6. Mulberry Grove Jr High School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Mulberry Grove Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 78 Students
7. St Elmo Jr High School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
St Elmo Cusd 202 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 56 Students
8. Patoka Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Patoka Cusd 100 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 48 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Fayette County, IL
Fayette County, IL has 13 elementary schools with 3,043 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Fayette County score 24% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Fayette County don't meet expectations.
1. Beecher City Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beecher City Cusd 20 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 191 Students
2. Ramsey Elem School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Ramsey Cusd 204 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 205 Students
3. North Elem School
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Nokomis Cusd 22 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 284 Students
4. Cowden-herrick Grade School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Cowden-herrick Cusd 3a • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 157 Students
5. Altamont Grade School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Altamont Cusd 10 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 433 Students
6. Vandalia Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Vandalia Cusd 203 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 542 Students
7. Central Grade School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Effingham Cusd 40 • Public • Grades 2 - 6 • 498 Students
8. Mulberry Grove Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mulberry Grove Cusd 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 165 Students
9. Brownstown Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brownstown Cusd 201 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 256 Students
10. St Elmo Elem School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
St Elmo Cusd 202 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 217 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Fayette County, IL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Fayette County, IL has a total population of 21,488 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Fayette 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 Fayette County, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.23 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.56 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.67 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Fayette County, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Fayette 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 Fayette County, IL Internet Health Assessment.
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