Best Schools in Jersey County, IL
Jersey County, IL has 17 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 8 elementary) serving 7,985 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 27%, so schools in Jersey County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Jersey County, IL
The top high schools in Jersey County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jersey Comm High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jersey Cusd 100 • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1006 Students
2. Southwestern High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southwestern Cusd 9 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 372 Students
3. Alton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alton Cusd 11 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1990 Students
4. Greenfield High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenfield Cusd 10 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 119 Students
5. Il Youth Center - Pere Marquette
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Idjj Sch Dist 428 • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 7 Students
Best Middle Schools in Jersey County, IL
The top middle schools in Jersey County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Medora Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southwestern Cusd 9 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 175 Students
2. Jersey Community Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jersey Cusd 100 • Public • Grades 5 - 7 • 499 Students
3. Southwestern Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southwestern Cusd 9 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 189 Students
4. Alton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alton Cusd 11 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1241 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Jersey County, IL
The top elementary schools in Jersey County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Shipman Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southwestern Cusd 9 • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 169 Students
2. Grafton Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jersey Cusd 100 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 174 Students
3. Jerseyville East Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jersey Cusd 100 • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 384 Students
4. Greenfield Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenfield Cusd 10 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 312 Students
5. West Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alton Cusd 11 • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 400 Students
6. Jerseyville West Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jersey Cusd 100 • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 369 Students
7. Brighton North Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southwestern Cusd 9 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 305 Students
8. Gilson Brown Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alton Cusd 11 • Public • Grades KG - 1 • 274 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Jersey County, IL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Jersey County, IL has a total population of 21,512 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Jersey 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 Jersey County, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.77 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.87 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.90 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Jersey County, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Jersey 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 Jersey County, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Jersey County, IL
How many schools are in Jersey County, IL?
Jersey County, IL has 17 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 7,985 students in total.
How do schools in Jersey County perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in Jersey County score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 27%, so on average schools in Jersey County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Jersey 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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- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 28%
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- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Jersey County
2 places in Jersey County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
- Jerseyville (4)
- Grafton (1)
School districts (1)
- Jersey CUSD 100 (5 schools)