Best Schools in Ford County, IL
Ford County, IL has a total of 21 schools including 8 high schools, 6 middle schools and 7 elementary schools. A total of 4,876 students attend Ford County, IL schools. On average, schools in Ford County score 23% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 21% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Ford County exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Ford County, IL
Ford County, IL has 8 high schools with 1,648 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 Ford County score 19% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 19% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Ford County meet expectations.
1. Gcms High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gibson City-melvin-sibley Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 291 Students
2. Paxton-buckley-loda High School
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Projected Test Scores
Paxton-buckley-loda Cud 10 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 403 Students
3. Ridgeview High School
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Ridgeview Cusd 19 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 163 Students
4. Iroquois West High School
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Iroquois West Cusd 10 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 313 Students
5. Hoopeston Area High School
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Hoopeston Area Cusd 11 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 338 Students
6. Tri-point High School
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Tri Point Cusd 6-j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 121 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ford County, IL
Ford County, IL has 6 middle schools with 1,188 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 Ford County score 24% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 23% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Ford County meet expectations.
1. Paxton-buckley-loda Jr High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paxton-buckley-loda Cud 10 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 269 Students
2. Gcms Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gibson City-melvin-sibley Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 208 Students
3. Tri-point Jr High/elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Tri Point Cusd 6-j • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 145 Students
4. Iroquois West Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Iroquois West Cusd 10 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 197 Students
5. Ridgeview Jr High School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Ridgeview Cusd 19 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 133 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ford County, IL
Ford County, IL has 7 elementary schools with 2,040 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 Ford County score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 21% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Ford County greatly exceed expectations.
1. Iroquois West Elem School/gilman
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Iroquois West Cusd 10 • Public • Grades 1 - 3 • 154 Students
2. Clara Peterson Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paxton-buckley-loda Cud 10 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 624 Students
3. Iroquois West Elem Sch/thawville
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Iroquois West Cusd 10 • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 128 Students
4. Gcms Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gibson City-melvin-sibley Cusd 5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 469 Students
5. Tri Point Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tri Point Cusd 6-j • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 118 Students
6. John Greer Elem School
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Hoopeston Area Cusd 11 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 236 Students
7. Ridgeview Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Ridgeview Cusd 19 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 236 Students
8. Maple Elem School
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Projected Test Scores
Hoopeston Area Cusd 11 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 311 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ford County, IL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ford County, IL has a total population of 13,534 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ford 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 Ford County, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.62 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.81 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.81 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ford County, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ford 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 Ford County, IL Internet Health Assessment.
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