Best Schools in Hancock County, IL
Hancock County, IL has 20 public schools (6 high, 3 middle, 11 elementary) serving 4,129 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 26%, so schools in Hancock County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Hancock County, IL
The top high schools in Hancock County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Unity High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cusd 4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 182 Students
2. Warsaw Sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Warsaw Cusd 316 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 207 Students
3. Southeastern Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southeastern Cusd 337 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 203 Students
4. Illini West High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Illini West H S Dist 307 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 342 Students
5. West Prairie Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Prairie Cusd 103 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 162 Students
6. Hamilton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamilton Ccsd 328 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 170 Students
Best Middle Schools in Hancock County, IL
The top middle schools in Hancock County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Prairie Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Prairie Cusd 103 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 99 Students
2. Unity Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cusd 4 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 184 Students
3. Carthage Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carthage Esd 317 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 171 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Hancock County, IL
The top elementary schools in Hancock County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Unity Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cusd 4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 298 Students
2. West Prairie South Elementary Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Prairie Cusd 103 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 177 Students
3. Hamilton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamilton Ccsd 328 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 419 Students
4. Nauvoo Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nauvoo-colusa Cusd 325 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 203 Students
5. Dallas City Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dallas Esd 327 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 169 Students
6. La Harpe Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
La Harpe Csd 347 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 200 Students
7. Southeastern Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southeastern Cusd 337 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 251 Students
8. Warsaw Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Warsaw Cusd 316 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 211 Students
9. West Prairie North Elementary Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Prairie Cusd 103 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 174 Students
10. Carthage Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carthage Esd 317 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 245 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Hancock County, IL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Hancock County, IL has a total population of 17,620 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Hancock 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 Hancock County, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.24 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.43 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.82 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hancock County, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Hancock 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 Hancock County, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Hancock County, IL
How many schools are in Hancock County, IL?
Hancock County, IL has 20 public schools: 6 high schools, 3 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 4,129 students in total.
How do schools in Hancock County perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in Hancock County score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 26%, so on average schools in Hancock County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Hancock 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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- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 22%
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- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Hancock County
8 places in Hancock County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.