Best Schools in Jefferson County, IL
Jefferson County, IL has a total of 48 schools including 15 high schools, 21 middle schools and 10 elementary schools. A total of 11,335 students attend Jefferson County, IL schools. On average, schools in Jefferson County score 20% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 22% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Jefferson County meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Jefferson County, IL
Jefferson County, IL has 15 high schools with 5,031 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Jefferson County score 17% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 19% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Jefferson County meet expectations.
1. Sesser-valier High School
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Sesser-valier Cusd 196 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 192 Students
2. Hamilton County Jr/sr High School
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Hamilton Co Cusd 10 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 512 Students
3. Nashville Comm High School
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Nashville Chsd 99 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 411 Students
4. Benton Cons High School
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Benton Cons Hsd 103 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 577 Students
5. Centralia High School
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Centralia Hsd 200 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 863 Students
6. Salem Community High School
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Salem Chsd 600 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 732 Students
7. Woodlawn High School
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Woodlawn Unit School District 209 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 176 Students
8. Waltonville High School
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Waltonville Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 86 Students
9. Mount Vernon High School
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Mt Vernon Twp Hsd 201 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1210 Students
10. Wayne City High School
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Wayne City Cusd 100 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 138 Students
Best Middle Schools in Jefferson County, IL
Jefferson County, IL has 21 middle schools with 4,490 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Jefferson County score 22% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 24% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Jefferson County meet expectations.
1. Spring Garden Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Spring Garden Ccsd 178 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 86 Students
2. Sesser-valier Jr High School
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Sesser-valier Cusd 196 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 135 Students
3. Centralia Jr High School
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Centralia Sd 135 • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 604 Students
4. Zadok Casey Middle School
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Mount Vernon Sd 80 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 419 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Jefferson County, IL
Jefferson County, IL has 10 elementary schools with 1,814 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Jefferson County score 21% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 22% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Jefferson County meet expectations.
1. Wayne City Attendance Center
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Wayne City Cusd 100 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 358 Students
2. Ewing-northern Elem School
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Ewing Northern Ccsd 115 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 236 Students
3. Summersville Grade School
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Summersville Sd 79 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 275 Students
4. Dahlgren Elem School
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Hamilton Co Cusd 10 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 147 Students
5. Mcclellan Elementary School
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Mcclellan Ccsd 12 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 54 Students
6. Farrington Elem School
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Farrington Ccsd 99 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 52 Students
7. Spring Garden Elementary School
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Spring Garden Ccsd 178 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 138 Students
8. Woodlawn Grade School
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Woodlawn Unit School District 209 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 315 Students
9. Ashley Com Consolidated School
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Ashley Ccsd 15 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 120 Students
10. Rome Comm Cons Elem School
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Rome Ccsd 2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 330 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Jefferson County, IL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Jefferson County, IL has a total population of 37,113 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.65 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.98 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.67 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Jefferson County, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Jefferson 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 Jefferson County, IL Internet Health Assessment.
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