Best High Schools in Lee County, IL

Lee County, IL has 13 high schools with 5,192 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 Lee County score 20% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 24% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Lee County don't meet expectations.

1. Indian Creek High School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Indian Creek Cusd 425 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 256 Students

2. Rock Falls Township High School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Rock Falls Twp Hsd 301 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 566 Students

3. Dixon High School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Dixon Usd 170 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 805 Students

4. Sterling High School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Sterling Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1049 Students

5. Amboy High School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Amboy Cusd 272 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 220 Students

6. Rochelle Twp High School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Rochelle Twp Hsd 212 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 863 Students

7. Mendota Twp High School

D-

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mendota Twp Hsd 280 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 493 Students

8. La Moille Jr/sr High School

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

La Moille Cusd 303 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 83 Students

9. Earlville Jr/sr High School

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Earlville Cusd 9 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 97 Students

10. Ashton-franklin Center Hs

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Ashton-franklin Center Cusd 275 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 219 Students

Best Middle Schools in Lee County, IL

Lee County, IL has 15 middle schools with 3,809 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 Lee County score 20% 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 Lee County don't meet expectations.

1. Aplington Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Polo Cusd 222 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 115 Students

2. Indian Creek Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Indian Creek Cusd 425 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 206 Students

3. Rochelle Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Rochelle Ccsd 231 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 474 Students

4. Challand Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Sterling Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 710 Students

5. Northbrook School

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mendota Ccsd 289 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 508 Students

6. Reagan Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Dixon Usd 170 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 551 Students

7. Amboy Jr High School

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Amboy Cusd 272 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 210 Students

8. Paw Paw Junior High School

F

SchoolGrade

8%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Paw Paw Cusd 271 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 34 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Lee County, IL

Lee County, IL has 14 elementary schools with 3,624 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 Lee County score 23% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Lee County don't meet expectations.

1. Indian Creek Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Indian Creek Cusd 425 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 249 Students

2. Amboy Central Elem School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Amboy Cusd 272 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 285 Students

3. Creston Elem School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Creston Ccsd 161 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 94 Students

4. Centennial Elem School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Polo Cusd 222 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 279 Students

5. Ohio Com Cons Grade School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Ohio Ccsd 17 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 76 Students

6. Montmorency Ccsd #145

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Montmorency Ccsd 145 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 210 Students

7. Bureau Valley North

D+

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Bureau Valley Cusd 340 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 192 Students

8. Washington Elem School

D+

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Sterling Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 340 Students

9. Ashton-franklin Center Elem Sch

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Ashton-franklin Center Cusd 275 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 256 Students

10. Earlville Elem School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Earlville Cusd 9 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 242 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Lee County, IL

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

Community Factors

Lee County, IL has a total population of 34,145 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Lee County, IL

12,625

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

20%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Lee 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

10.65 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

2.45 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A+

8.19 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lee County, IL.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,101 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

41 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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