Best Schools in Fulton County, IL
Fulton County, IL has 38 public schools (11 high, 11 middle, 16 elementary) serving 9,290 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 18%, so schools in Fulton County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Fulton County, IL
The top high schools in Fulton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Illini Bluffs High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Illini Bluffs Cusd 327 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 267 Students
2. Canton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canton Union Sd 66 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 641 Students
3. Cuba Sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cusd 3 Fulton County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 129 Students
4. Farmington Central High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Farmington Central Cusd 265 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 375 Students
5. Abingdon-avon High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Abingdon-avon Cusd 276 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 285 Students
6. Bushnell-prairie City High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bushnell Prairie City Cusd 170 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 195 Students
7. Rushville-industry High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Schuyler-industry Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 283 Students
8. V I T Sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
V I T Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 92 Students
9. Lewistown Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lewistown Cusd 97 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 276 Students
10. Spoon River Valley Sr High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spoon River Valley Cusd 4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 73 Students
Best Middle Schools in Fulton County, IL
The top middle schools in Fulton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Farmington Central Jr High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Farmington Central Cusd 265 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 262 Students
2. Illini Bluffs Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Illini Bluffs Cusd 327 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 205 Students
3. Havana Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Havana Cusd 126 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 315 Students
4. Spoon River Valley Jr High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spoon River Valley Cusd 4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 50 Students
5. Ingersoll Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canton Union Sd 66 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 645 Students
6. V I T Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
V I T Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 71 Students
7. Abingdon-avon Middle Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Abingdon-avon Cusd 276 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 200 Students
8. Astoria Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Astoria Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 67 Students
9. Bushnell-prairie City Jr High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bushnell Prairie City Cusd 170 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 136 Students
10. Cuba Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cusd 3 Fulton County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 87 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Fulton County, IL
The top elementary schools in Fulton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Spoon River Valley Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spoon River Valley Cusd 4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 133 Students
2. Lincoln Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canton Union Sd 66 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 201 Students
3. Astoria Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Astoria Cusd 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 130 Students
4. Illini Bluffs Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Illini Bluffs Cusd 327 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 425 Students
5. Hedding Grade Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Abingdon-avon Cusd 276 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 366 Students
6. Westview Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canton Union Sd 66 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 398 Students
7. Farmington Central Elem Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Farmington Central Cusd 265 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 622 Students
8. Eastview Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canton Union Sd 66 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 265 Students
9. New Central Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Havana Cusd 126 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 276 Students
10. Cuba Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cusd 3 Fulton County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 183 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Fulton County, IL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Fulton County, IL has a total population of 33,609 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Fulton 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 Fulton County, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.26 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.67 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.58 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Fulton County, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Fulton 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 Fulton County, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Fulton County, IL
How many schools are in Fulton County, IL?
Fulton County, IL has 38 public schools: 11 high schools, 11 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 9,290 students in total.
How do schools in Fulton County perform on state tests?
On average, 38 schools in Fulton County score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 18%, so on average schools in Fulton County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Fulton 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: 38%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Fulton County
7 places in Fulton County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (7)
- Canton (5)
- Astoria (3)
- Cuba (3)
- London Mills (3)
- Table Grove (3)
- Avon (2)
- Lewistown (2)
School districts (5)
- Canton Union SD 66 (5 schools)
- Astoria CUSD 1 (3 schools)
- CUSD 3 Fulton County (3 schools)
- Spoon River Valley CUSD 4 (3 schools)
- V I T Cusd 2 (3 schools)