Best Schools in Jefferson County, IL
Jefferson County, IL has 41 public schools (10 high, 4 middle, 25 elementary) serving 10,948 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 20%, so schools in Jefferson County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Jefferson County, IL
The top high schools in Jefferson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Nashville Comm High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nashville Chsd 99 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 411 Students
2. Wayne City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne City Cusd 100 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 138 Students
3. Hamilton County Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamilton Co Cusd 10 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 512 Students
4. Salem Community High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salem Chsd 600 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 732 Students
5. Woodlawn High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Woodlawn Unit School District 209 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 176 Students
6. Centralia High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centralia Hsd 200 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 863 Students
7. Waltonville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waltonville Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 86 Students
8. Mount Vernon High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mt Vernon Twp Hsd 201 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1210 Students
9. Sesser-valier High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sesser-valier Cusd 196 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 192 Students
10. Webber High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bluford Unit School District 318 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 128 Students
Best Middle Schools in Jefferson County, IL
The top middle schools in Jefferson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sesser-valier Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sesser-valier Cusd 196 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 135 Students
2. Spring Garden Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spring Garden Ccsd 178 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 86 Students
3. Centralia Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centralia Sd 135 • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 604 Students
4. Zadok Casey Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Vernon Sd 80 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 419 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Jefferson County, IL
The top elementary schools in Jefferson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ewing-northern Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ewing Northern Ccsd 115 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 236 Students
2. Summersville Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Summersville Sd 79 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 275 Students
3. Sesser-valier Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sesser-valier Cusd 196 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 282 Students
4. Farrington Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Farrington Ccsd 99 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 52 Students
5. Wayne City Attendance Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne City Cusd 100 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 358 Students
6. Rome Comm Cons Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rome Ccsd 2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 330 Students
7. Woodlawn Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Woodlawn Unit School District 209 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 315 Students
8. Dahlgren Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamilton Co Cusd 10 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 147 Students
9. Spring Garden Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spring Garden Ccsd 178 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 138 Students
10. Waltonville Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Waltonville Cusd 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 217 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.
Questions About Schools in Jefferson County, IL
How many schools are in Jefferson County, IL?
Jefferson County, IL has 41 public schools: 10 high schools, 4 middle schools and 25 elementary schools, serving 10,948 students in total.
How do schools in Jefferson County perform on state tests?
On average, 41 schools in Jefferson County score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 20%, so on average schools in Jefferson County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Jefferson 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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- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 23%
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- Projected: 25%
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- Projected: 20%
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- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Jefferson County
7 places in Jefferson County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (7)
- Mount Vernon (9)
- Bluford (3)
- Waltonville (2)
- Woodlawn (2)
- Dix (1)
- Ina (1)
- Texico (1)
School districts (1)
- Mount Vernon SD 80 (4 schools)