Best Schools in Lerna, IL
Lerna, IL has 13 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 5 elementary) serving 6,377 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 25%, so schools in Lerna meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lerna, IL
The top high schools in Lerna, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cumberland High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cumberland Cusd 77 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 319 Students
2. Mattoon High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mattoon Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 999 Students
3. Charleston High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charleston Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 766 Students
4. Neoga Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Neoga Cusd 3 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 278 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lerna, IL
The top middle schools in Lerna, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Charleston Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charleston Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 399 Students
2. Mattoon Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mattoon Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 645 Students
3. Jefferson Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charleston Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 635 Students
4. Cumberland Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cumberland Cusd 77 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 288 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lerna, IL
The top elementary schools in Lerna, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cumberland Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cumberland Cusd 77 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 404 Students
2. Carl Sandburg Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charleston Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 1 - 3 • 551 Students
3. Arland D Williams Jr Elem Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mattoon Cusd 2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 681 Students
4. Neoga Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Neoga Cusd 3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 223 Students
5. Mark Twain Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charleston Cusd 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 189 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lerna, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lerna, IL has a total population of 1,360 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lerna, 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 Lerna, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.99 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.88 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.11 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lerna, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lerna, 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 Lerna, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lerna, IL
How many schools are in Lerna, IL?
Lerna, IL has 13 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 6,377 students in total.
How do schools in Lerna perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Lerna score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 25%, so on average schools in Lerna meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lerna?
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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