Best Schools in Macon County, IL
Macon County, IL has 58 public schools (13 high, 10 middle, 31 elementary) serving 20,279 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 22%, so schools in Macon County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Macon County, IL
The top high schools in Macon County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mt Zion High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mt Zion Cusd 3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 763 Students
2. Cerro Gordo Jr And Sr High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cerro Gordo Cusd 100 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 221 Students
3. Maroa-forsyth Senior High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maroa Forsyth Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 338 Students
4. Meridian High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meridian Cusd 15 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 304 Students
5. Mount Pulaski High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mt Pulaski Cusd 23 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 175 Students
6. Warrensburg-latham High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Warrensburg-latham Cusd 11 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 330 Students
7. Okaw Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Okaw Valley Cusd 302 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 173 Students
8. Sangamon Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sangamon Valley Cusd 9 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 180 Students
9. Central A & M High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central A & M Cud 21 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 225 Students
10. Argenta-oreana High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Argenta-oreana Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 285 Students
Best Middle Schools in Macon County, IL
The top middle schools in Macon County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Warrensburg-latham Middle Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Warrensburg-latham Cusd 11 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 225 Students
2. Maroa-forsyth Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maroa Forsyth Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 260 Students
3. Mt Zion Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mt Zion Cusd 3 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 403 Students
4. Sangamon Valley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sangamon Valley Cusd 9 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 150 Students
5. Okaw Valley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Okaw Valley Cusd 302 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 115 Students
6. Argenta-oreana Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Argenta-oreana Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 199 Students
7. Meridian Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meridian Cusd 15 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 207 Students
8. Clinton Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clinton Cusd 15 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 370 Students
9. Central A & M Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central A & M Cud 21 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 168 Students
10. Stephen Decatur Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Decatur Sd 61 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 459 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Macon County, IL
The top elementary schools in Macon County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mt Zion Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mt Zion Cusd 3 • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 329 Students
2. Sangamon Valley Intermediate Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sangamon Valley Cusd 9 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 137 Students
3. Warrensburg-latham Elem Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Warrensburg-latham Cusd 11 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 437 Students
4. Maroa-forsyth Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Maroa Forsyth Cusd 2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 596 Students
5. Mount Pulaski Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mt Pulaski Cusd 23 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 379 Students
6. Mt Zion Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mt Zion Cusd 3 • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 534 Students
7. Clinton Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clinton Cusd 15 • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 477 Students
8. Gregory Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central A & M Cud 21 • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 192 Students
9. Meridian Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meridian Cusd 15 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 456 Students
10. Argenta-oreana Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Argenta-oreana Cusd 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 446 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
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 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
17.08 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.94 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Macon County, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Macon County, IL
How many schools are in Macon County, IL?
Macon County, IL has 58 public schools: 13 high schools, 10 middle schools and 31 elementary schools, serving 20,279 students in total.
How do schools in Macon County perform on state tests?
On average, 58 schools in Macon County score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 22%, so on average schools in Macon County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Macon 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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- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 24%
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- Projected: 25%
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- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Macon County
11 places in Macon County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (11)
- Decatur (14)
- Mount Zion (5)
- Warrensburg (3)
- Argenta (2)
- Macon (2)
- Maroa (2)
- Blue Mound (1)
- Forsyth (1)
- Harristown (1)
- Niantic (1)
- Oreana (1)
School districts (7)
- Decatur SD 61 (15 schools)
- Mt Zion CUSD 3 (5 schools)
- Sangamon Valley CUSD 9 (4 schools)
- Argenta-Oreana CUSD 1 (3 schools)
- Maroa Forsyth CUSD 2 (3 schools)
- Meridian CUSD 15 (3 schools)
- Warrensburg-Latham CUSD 11 (3 schools)