Best Schools in Hamilton County, IL
Hamilton County, IL has 18 public schools (7 high, 2 middle, 8 elementary) serving 4,727 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 19%, so schools in Hamilton County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Hamilton County, IL
The top high schools in Hamilton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wayne City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne City Cusd 100 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 138 Students
2. Hamilton County Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamilton Co Cusd 10 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 512 Students
3. Benton Cons High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benton Cons Hsd 103 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 577 Students
4. Norris City-omaha-enfield H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norris City-omaha-enfield Cusd 3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 203 Students
5. Galatia High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Galatia Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 108 Students
6. Thompsonville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Thompsonville Cusd 174 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 103 Students
7. Eldorado High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eldorado Cusd 4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 301 Students
Best Middle Schools in Hamilton County, IL
The top middle schools in Hamilton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Eldorado Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eldorado Cusd 4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 231 Students
2. Galatia Jr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Galatia Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 89 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Hamilton County, IL
The top elementary schools in Hamilton County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Akin Comm Cons Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Akin Ccsd 91 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 106 Students
2. Wayne City Attendance Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne City Cusd 100 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 358 Students
3. East Side Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamilton Co Cusd 10 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 419 Students
4. Dahlgren Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamilton Co Cusd 10 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 147 Students
5. Eldorado Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eldorado Cusd 4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 545 Students
6. Galatia Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Galatia Cusd 1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 170 Students
7. Thompsonville Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Thompsonville Cusd 174 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 215 Students
8. Norris City-omaha Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Norris City-omaha-enfield Cusd 3 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 414 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Hamilton County, IL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Hamilton County, IL has a total population of 7,993 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Hamilton 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 Hamilton County, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.19 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.98 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.22 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hamilton County, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Hamilton 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 Hamilton County, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Hamilton County, IL
How many schools are in Hamilton County, IL?
Hamilton County, IL has 18 public schools: 7 high schools, 2 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 4,727 students in total.
How do schools in Hamilton County perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in Hamilton County score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 19%, so on average schools in Hamilton County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Hamilton 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.
Best Schools in Cities Near Hamilton County, IL
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- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Hamilton County
1 places in Hamilton County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (1)
- Dahlgren (1)
School districts (1)
- Hamilton Co CUSD 10 (4 schools)