Best Schools in Ford County, IL
Ford County, IL has 24 public schools (6 high, 7 middle, 10 elementary) serving 6,134 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 22%, so schools in Ford County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ford County, IL
The top high schools in Ford County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Paxton-buckley-loda High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paxton-buckley-loda Cud 10 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 403 Students
2. Gcms High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gibson City-melvin-sibley Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 291 Students
3. Prairie Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prairie Central Cusd 8 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 516 Students
4. Tri-point High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tri Point Cusd 6-j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 121 Students
5. Iroquois West High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Iroquois West Cusd 10 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 313 Students
6. Hoopeston Area High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hoopeston Area Cusd 11 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 338 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ford County, IL
The top middle schools in Ford County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gcms Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gibson City-melvin-sibley Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 208 Students
2. Prairie Central Upper Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prairie Central Cusd 8 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 237 Students
3. Paxton-buckley-loda Jr High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paxton-buckley-loda Cud 10 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 269 Students
4. Tri-point Jr High/elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tri Point Cusd 6-j • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 145 Students
5. Prairie Central Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prairie Central Cusd 8 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 228 Students
6. Iroquois West Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Iroquois West Cusd 10 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 197 Students
7. Hoopeston Area Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hoopeston Area Cusd 11 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 249 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ford County, IL
The top elementary schools in Ford County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Iroquois West Elem School/gilman
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Iroquois West Cusd 10 • Public • Grades 1 - 3 • 154 Students
2. Gcms Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gibson City-melvin-sibley Cusd 5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 469 Students
3. Prairie Central Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prairie Central Cusd 8 • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 322 Students
4. Iroquois West Elem Sch/thawville
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Iroquois West Cusd 10 • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 128 Students
5. John Greer Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hoopeston Area Cusd 11 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 236 Students
6. Clara Peterson Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Paxton-buckley-loda Cud 10 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 624 Students
7. Tri Point Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tri Point Cusd 6-j • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 118 Students
8. Iroquois West Elem Sch/danforth
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Iroquois West Cusd 10 • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 94 Students
9. Prairie Central Primary East
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prairie Central Cusd 8 • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 144 Students
10. Maple Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
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.
Questions About Schools in Ford County, IL
How many schools are in Ford County, IL?
Ford County, IL has 24 public schools: 6 high schools, 7 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 6,134 students in total.
How do schools in Ford County perform on state tests?
On average, 24 schools in Ford County score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 22%, so on average schools in Ford County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ford 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: 43%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 26%
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- Projected: 24%
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- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 29%
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- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Ford County
3 places in Ford County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Gibson City (3)
- Paxton (3)
- Kempton (1)
School districts (3)
- Gibson City-Melvin-Sibley CUSD 5 (3 schools)
- Paxton-Buckley-Loda CUD 10 (3 schools)
- Tri Point CUSD 6-J (3 schools)