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Best Schools in Golden, IL
Golden, IL has 6 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,238 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 21%, so schools in Golden greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Golden, IL
The top high schools in Golden, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Cusd 3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 248 Students
2. Southeastern Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southeastern Cusd 337 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 203 Students
Best Middle Schools in Golden, IL
The top middle schools in Golden, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Cusd 3 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 246 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Golden, IL
The top elementary schools in Golden, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Central 3-4 Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Cusd 3 • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 110 Students
2. Southeastern Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southeastern Cusd 337 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 251 Students
3. Central Elementary Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Cusd 3 • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 180 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Golden, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Golden, IL has a total population of 1,027 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Golden, 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 Golden, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.48 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.87 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.61 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Golden, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Golden, 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 Golden, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Golden, IL
How many schools are in Golden, IL?
Golden, IL has 6 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,238 students in total.
How do schools in Golden perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Golden score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 21%, so on average schools in Golden greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Golden?
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: 21%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 26%
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- Projected: 25%
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- Projected: 22%
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- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 21%
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- Projected: 21%
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- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 25%
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- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Golden
1 of 1 schools in Golden carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Golden. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.