Best Schools in Knox County, IL
Knox County, IL has 35 public schools (11 high, 7 middle, 15 elementary) serving 10,712 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 22%, so schools in Knox County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Knox County, IL
The top high schools in Knox County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. United High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
United Cusd 304 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 260 Students
2. Williamsfield High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Williamsfield Cusd 210 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 96 Students
3. Alwood Middle/high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alwood Cusd 225 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 175 Students
4. Stark County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stark County Cusd 100 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 241 Students
5. R O W V A Jr And Sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
R O W V A Cusd 208 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 243 Students
6. Knoxville Sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Knoxville Cusd 202 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 314 Students
7. Galva Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Galva Cusd 224 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 209 Students
8. Farmington Central High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Farmington Central Cusd 265 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 375 Students
9. Abingdon-avon High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Abingdon-avon Cusd 276 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 285 Students
10. Galesburg Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Galesburg Cusd 205 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1762 Students
Best Middle Schools in Knox County, IL
The top middle schools in Knox County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Farmington Central Jr High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Farmington Central Cusd 265 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 262 Students
2. Williamsfield Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Williamsfield Cusd 210 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 74 Students
3. Spoon River Valley Jr High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spoon River Valley Cusd 4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 50 Students
4. Abingdon-avon Middle Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Abingdon-avon Cusd 276 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 200 Students
5. Knoxville Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Knoxville Cusd 202 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 245 Students
6. Stark County Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stark County Cusd 100 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 148 Students
7. Lombard Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Galesburg Cusd 205 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 532 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Knox County, IL
The top elementary schools in Knox County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Williamsfield Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Williamsfield Cusd 210 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 125 Students
2. Spoon River Valley Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Spoon River Valley Cusd 4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 133 Students
3. R O W V A Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
R O W V A Cusd 208 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 373 Students
4. Mable Woolsey Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Knoxville Cusd 202 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 402 Students
5. Hedding Grade Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Abingdon-avon Cusd 276 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 366 Students
6. Alwood Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alwood Cusd 225 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 188 Students
7. United Elem Sch - North
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
United Cusd 304 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 243 Students
8. Galva Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Galva Cusd 224 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 270 Students
9. Farmington Central Elem Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Farmington Central Cusd 265 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 622 Students
10. Silas Willard Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Galesburg Cusd 205 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 420 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
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 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
10.47 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.19 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Knox County, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Knox County, IL
How many schools are in Knox County, IL?
Knox County, IL has 35 public schools: 11 high schools, 7 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 10,712 students in total.
How do schools in Knox County perform on state tests?
On average, 35 schools in Knox County score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 22%, so on average schools in Knox County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Knox 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: 36%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 21%
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- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Knox County
5 places in Knox County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Galesburg (6)
- Knoxville (3)
- Williamsfield (3)
- Abingdon (2)
- Oneida (2)
School districts (4)
- Galesburg CUSD 205 (6 schools)
- Abingdon-Avon CUSD 276 (4 schools)
- Knoxville CUSD 202 (3 schools)
- Williamsfield CUSD 210 (3 schools)