Best Schools in Fayette County, IL
Fayette County, IL has 35 public schools (12 high, 7 middle, 16 elementary) serving 8,176 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 25%, so schools in Fayette County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Fayette County, IL
The top high schools in Fayette County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cowden-herrick Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cowden-herrick Cusd 3a • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 165 Students
2. Ramsey High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ramsey Cusd 204 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 206 Students
3. Nokomis Jr/sr High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nokomis Cusd 22 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 312 Students
4. Altamont High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Altamont Cusd 10 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 233 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. Brownstown High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brownstown Cusd 201 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 100 Students
8. Beecher City Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beecher City Cusd 20 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 166 Students
9. Vandalia Community High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vandalia Cusd 203 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 408 Students
10. Patoka Sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Patoka Cusd 100 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 71 Students
Best Middle Schools in Fayette County, IL
The top middle schools in Fayette County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Effingham Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Effingham Cusd 40 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 522 Students
2. St Elmo Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Elmo Cusd 202 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 56 Students
3. Brownstown Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brownstown Cusd 201 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 58 Students
4. Patoka Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Patoka Cusd 100 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 48 Students
5. Vandalia Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vandalia Cusd 203 • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 511 Students
6. South Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Central Cud 401 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 144 Students
7. Mulberry Grove Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mulberry Grove Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 78 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Fayette County, IL
The top elementary schools in Fayette County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cowden-herrick Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cowden-herrick Cusd 3a • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 157 Students
2. Vandalia Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vandalia Cusd 203 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 542 Students
3. Altamont Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Altamont Cusd 10 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 433 Students
4. Ramsey Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ramsey Cusd 204 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 205 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. North Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nokomis Cusd 22 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 284 Students
8. Central Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Effingham Cusd 40 • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 498 Students
9. Patoka Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Patoka Cusd 100 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 114 Students
10. South Central Elementary-kinmundy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Central Cud 401 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 279 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.
Questions About Schools in Fayette County, IL
How many schools are in Fayette County, IL?
Fayette County, IL has 35 public schools: 12 high schools, 7 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 8,176 students in total.
How do schools in Fayette County perform on state tests?
On average, 35 schools in Fayette County score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 25%, so on average schools in Fayette County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Fayette 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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Cities, towns and school districts in Fayette County
4 places in Fayette County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Brownstown (3)
- Vandalia (3)
- Ramsey (2)
- Farina (1)
School districts (3)
- Brownstown CUSD 201 (3 schools)
- St Elmo CUSD 202 (3 schools)
- Vandalia CUSD 203 (3 schools)