Best High Schools in Knox County, IL

Knox County, IL has 16 high schools with 4,101 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 Knox County score 20% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 20% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Knox County meet expectations.

1. Knoxville Sr High School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Knoxville Cusd 202 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 314 Students

2. R O W V A Jr And Sr High School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

R O W V A Cusd 208 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 243 Students

3. Galesburg Senior High School

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Galesburg Cusd 205 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1762 Students

4. Spoon River Valley Sr High Sch

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Spoon River Valley Cusd 4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 73 Students

5. United High School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

United Cusd 304 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 260 Students

6. Galva Jr-sr High School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Galva Cusd 224 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 209 Students

7. Stark County High School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Stark County Cusd 100 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 241 Students

8. Williamsfield High School

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Williamsfield Cusd 210 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 96 Students

9. Farmington Central High Sch

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Farmington Central Cusd 265 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 375 Students

10. Abingdon-avon High Sch

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Abingdon-avon Cusd 276 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 285 Students

Best Middle Schools in Knox County, IL

Knox County, IL has 9 middle schools with 1,721 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 Knox County score 19% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 22% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Knox County meet expectations.

1. Farmington Central Jr High Sch

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Farmington Central Cusd 265 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 262 Students

2. Spoon River Valley Jr High Sch

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Spoon River Valley Cusd 4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 50 Students

3. Williamsfield Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Williamsfield Cusd 210 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 74 Students

4. United Jr High Sch

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

United Cusd 304 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 210 Students

5. Abingdon-avon Middle Sch

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Abingdon-avon Cusd 276 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 200 Students

6. Stark County Junior High School

F

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Stark County Cusd 100 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 148 Students

7. Lombard Middle School

F

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Galesburg Cusd 205 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 532 Students

8. Knoxville Jr High School

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Knoxville Cusd 202 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 245 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Knox County, IL

Knox County, IL has 16 elementary schools with 4,969 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 Knox 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 Knox County meet expectations.

1. Spoon River Valley Elem School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Spoon River Valley Cusd 4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 133 Students

2. Williamsfield Elem School

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Williamsfield Cusd 210 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 125 Students

3. United Elem Sch - North

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

United Cusd 304 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 243 Students

4. R O W V A Elem School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

R O W V A Cusd 208 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 373 Students

5. Mable Woolsey Elem School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Knoxville Cusd 202 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 402 Students

6. Farmington Central Elem Sch

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Farmington Central Cusd 265 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 622 Students

7. Steele School

D+

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Galesburg Cusd 205 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 503 Students

8. Stark County Elem Sch

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Stark County Cusd 100 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 303 Students

9. Silas Willard Elem School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Galesburg Cusd 205 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 420 Students

10. United Elem Sch - West

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

United Cusd 304 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 232 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Knox County, IL

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Knox County, IL has a total population of 49,967 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Knox County, IL

10,791

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

20%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Knox County, IL.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A

10.47 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

2.19 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A+

8.28 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Knox County, IL.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Knox County, IL.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,093 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

32 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Knox County, IL Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Knox County, IL

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Warren County, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 15%
  • Projected Test Scores: 19%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Mercer County, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 23%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Stark County, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 24%
  • Projected Test Scores: 24%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Henry County, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 22%
  • Projected Test Scores: 24%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Fulton County, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 18%
  • Projected Test Scores: 19%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Henderson County, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 14%
  • Projected Test Scores: 21%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
McDonough County, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 18%
  • Projected Test Scores: 20%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Peoria County, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 24%
  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Rock Island County, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 19%
  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Des Moines County, IA

  • Actual Test Scores: 56%
  • Projected Test Scores: 50%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations