Best Schools in Macoupin County, IL
Macoupin County, IL has 39 public schools (12 high, 9 middle, 18 elementary) serving 9,841 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 24%, so schools in Macoupin County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Macoupin County, IL
The top high schools in Macoupin County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Staunton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Staunton Cusd 6 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 411 Students
2. Carlinville High School
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Projected Test Scores
Carlinville Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 394 Students
3. Bunker Hill High School
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Bunker Hill Cusd 8 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 216 Students
4. Mt Olive High School
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Mount Olive Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 126 Students
5. Northwestern High School
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Northwestern Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 89 Students
6. Southwestern High School
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Southwestern Cusd 9 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 372 Students
7. Litchfield Senior High School
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Litchfield Cusd 12 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 411 Students
8. Gillespie High School
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Gillespie Cusd 7 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 340 Students
9. North Mac High School
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North Mac Cusd 34 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 388 Students
10. Greenfield High School
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Greenfield Cusd 10 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 119 Students
Best Middle Schools in Macoupin County, IL
The top middle schools in Macoupin County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Staunton Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Staunton Cusd 6 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 243 Students
2. Litchfield Middle School
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Litchfield Cusd 12 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 246 Students
3. Medora Intermediate School
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Southwestern Cusd 9 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 175 Students
4. Carlinville Middle School
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Carlinville Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 286 Students
5. Gillespie Middle School
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Gillespie Cusd 7 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 248 Students
6. Southwestern Middle School
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Southwestern Cusd 9 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 189 Students
7. Lincolnwood Jr High School
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Panhandle Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 97 Students
8. North Mac Middle School
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North Mac Cusd 34 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 234 Students
9. Northwestern Jr High School
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Northwestern Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 54 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Macoupin County, IL
The top elementary schools in Macoupin County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Shipman Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southwestern Cusd 9 • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 169 Students
2. Staunton Elem School
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Staunton Cusd 6 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 563 Students
3. Raymond Grade School
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Panhandle Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 106 Students
4. Carlinville Intermediate School
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Carlinville Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 261 Students
5. Northwestern Elem School
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Northwestern Cusd 2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 176 Students
6. Ben-gil Elementary School
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Gillespie Cusd 7 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 552 Students
7. Wolf Ridge Education Center
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Bunker Hill Cusd 8 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 360 Students
8. Russell Elem School
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Litchfield Cusd 12 • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 192 Students
9. Mt Olive Elementary School
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Mount Olive Cusd 5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 357 Students
10. North Mac Intermediate
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Projected Test Scores
North Mac Cusd 34 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 215 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Macoupin County, IL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Macoupin County, IL has a total population of 44,967 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Macoupin 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 Macoupin County, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.03 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.37 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.66 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Macoupin County, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Macoupin 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 Macoupin County, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Macoupin County, IL
How many schools are in Macoupin County, IL?
Macoupin County, IL has 39 public schools: 12 high schools, 9 middle schools and 18 elementary schools, serving 9,841 students in total.
How do schools in Macoupin County perform on state tests?
On average, 39 schools in Macoupin County score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in Macoupin County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Macoupin 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: 47%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Macoupin County
12 places in Macoupin County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (12)
- Carlinville (4)
- Gillespie (3)
- Palmyra (3)
- Staunton (3)
- Bunker Hill (2)
- Girard (2)
- Mount Olive (2)
- Piasa (2)
- Virden (2)
- Brighton (1)
- Medora (1)
- Shipman (1)
School districts (6)
- Southwestern CUSD 9 (5 schools)
- Carlinville CUSD 1 (4 schools)
- North Mac CUSD 34 (4 schools)
- Gillespie CUSD 7 (3 schools)
- Northwestern CUSD 2 (3 schools)
- Staunton CUSD 6 (3 schools)