Best Schools in Makanda, IL
Makanda, IL has 8 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 2,974 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 22%, so schools in Makanda greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Makanda, IL
The top high schools in Makanda, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Anna-jonesboro High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anna Jonesboro Chsd 81 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 497 Students
2. Carbondale Comm H S
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Carbondale Chsd 165 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 997 Students
3. Cobden High School
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Projected Test Scores
Cobden Sud 17 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 161 Students
Best Middle Schools in Makanda, IL
The top middle schools in Makanda, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cobden Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cobden Sud 17 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 93 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Makanda, IL
The top elementary schools in Makanda, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Giant City Elem School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Giant City Ccsd 130 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 239 Students
2. Unity Point Elem School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Unity Point Ccsd 140 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 637 Students
3. Cobden Elem School
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Projected Test Scores
Cobden Sud 17 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 211 Students
4. Lick Creek Elem School
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Projected Test Scores
Lick Creek Ccsd 16 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 139 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Makanda, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Makanda, IL has a total population of 2,592 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 51% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Makanda, 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 Makanda, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.49 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.09 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.40 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Makanda, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Makanda, 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 Makanda, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Makanda, IL
How many schools are in Makanda, IL?
Makanda, IL has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,974 students in total.
How do schools in Makanda perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Makanda score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 22%, so on average schools in Makanda greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Makanda?
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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