Best High Schools in Macon County, IL

Macon County, IL has 19 high schools with 6,064 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 Macon 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, high schools in Macon County don't meet expectations.

1. Mt Zion High School

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mt Zion Cusd 3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 763 Students

2. Cerro Gordo Jr And Sr High Sch

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cerro Gordo Cusd 100 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 221 Students

3. Maroa-forsyth Senior High Sch

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Maroa Forsyth Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 338 Students

4. Mount Pulaski High School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mt Pulaski Cusd 23 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 175 Students

5. Warrensburg-latham High School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Warrensburg-latham Cusd 11 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 330 Students

6. Meridian High School

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Meridian Cusd 15 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 304 Students

7. Argenta-oreana High School

D-

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Argenta-oreana Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 285 Students

8. Clinton High School

D-

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Clinton Cusd 15 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 483 Students

9. Okaw Valley High School

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Okaw Valley Cusd 302 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 173 Students

10. Sangamon Valley High School

F

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Sangamon Valley Cusd 9 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 180 Students

Best Middle Schools in Macon County, IL

Macon County, IL has 17 middle schools with 6,314 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 Macon County score 15% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 20% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Macon County don't meet expectations.

1. Mt Zion Jr High School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mt Zion Cusd 3 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 403 Students

2. Maroa-forsyth Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Maroa Forsyth Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 260 Students

3. Meridian Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Meridian Cusd 15 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 207 Students

4. Warrensburg-latham Middle Sch

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Warrensburg-latham Cusd 11 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 225 Students

5. Okaw Valley Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Okaw Valley Cusd 302 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 115 Students

6. Clinton Jr High School

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Clinton Cusd 15 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 370 Students

7. Argenta-oreana Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Argenta-oreana Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 199 Students

8. Sangamon Valley Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Sangamon Valley Cusd 9 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 150 Students

9. Central A & M Middle School

F

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Central A & M Cud 21 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 168 Students

10. Stephen Decatur Middle School

F

SchoolGrade

3%

Actual Test Scores

7%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Decatur Sd 61 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 459 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Macon County, IL

Macon County, IL has 23 elementary schools with 7,047 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 Macon County score 17% 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 Macon County don't meet expectations.

1. Mt Zion Elem School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mt Zion Cusd 3 • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 329 Students

2. Maroa-forsyth Grade School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Maroa Forsyth Cusd 2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 596 Students

3. Cerro Gordo Elem School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cerro Gordo Cusd 100 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 239 Students

4. Mt Zion Intermediate School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mt Zion Cusd 3 • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 534 Students

5. Warrensburg-latham Elem Sch

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Warrensburg-latham Cusd 11 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 437 Students

6. Sangamon Valley Intermediate Sch

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Sangamon Valley Cusd 9 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 137 Students

7. Meridian Elem School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Meridian Cusd 15 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 456 Students

8. Argenta-oreana Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Argenta-oreana Cusd 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 446 Students

9. Gregory Intermediate

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Central A & M Cud 21 • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 192 Students

10. Mount Pulaski Elem School

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Mt Pulaski Cusd 23 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 379 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Macon County, IL

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

Community Factors

Macon County, IL has a total population of 103,998 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Macon County, IL

19,425

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

24%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Macon County, IL.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B

17.08 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

2.94 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

14.14 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Macon County, IL.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,357 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

40 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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