Best High Schools in Marion County, IL

Marion County, IL has 9 high schools with 2,440 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 Marion County score 16% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 19% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Marion County don't meet expectations.

1. Patoka Sr High School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Patoka Cusd 100 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 71 Students

2. Centralia High School

D-

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Centralia Hsd 200 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 863 Students

3. South Central High School

D-

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

South Central Cud 401 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 206 Students

4. Salem Community High School

D-

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Salem Chsd 600 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 732 Students

5. Flora High School

F

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Flora Cusd 35 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 375 Students

6. Odin Attendance Center 9-12

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Odin Psd 722 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 74 Students

7. Sandoval Sr High School

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

12%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Sandoval Cusd 501 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 119 Students

Best Middle Schools in Marion County, IL

Marion County, IL has 13 middle schools with 3,043 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 Marion County score 22% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 24% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Marion County meet expectations.

1. Franklin Park Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Salem Sd 111 • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 529 Students

2. Floyd Henson Jr High Sch

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Flora Cusd 35 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 289 Students

3. South Central Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

South Central Cud 401 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 144 Students

4. Centralia Jr High School

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Centralia Sd 135 • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 604 Students

5. Sandoval Jr High School

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Sandoval Cusd 501 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 98 Students

6. Patoka Jr High School

F

SchoolGrade

5%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Patoka Cusd 100 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 48 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Marion County, IL

Marion County, IL has 11 elementary schools with 2,431 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 Marion 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, elementary schools in Marion County don't meet expectations.

1. Iuka Comm Cons School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Iuka Ccsd 7 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 231 Students

2. Farrington Elem School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Farrington Ccsd 99 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 52 Students

3. Flora Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Flora Cusd 35 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 681 Students

4. Raccoon Cons Elem School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Raccoon Cons Sd 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 225 Students

5. Selmaville Elem School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Selmaville Ccsd 10 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 239 Students

6. Hawthorn Elem School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Salem Sd 111 • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 399 Students

7. Central City Elem School

D+

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Central City Sd 133 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 323 Students

8. Kell Grade School

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Kell Cons Sd 2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 83 Students

9. Patoka Elem School

D-

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Patoka Cusd 100 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 114 Students

10. South Central Elementary-kinmundy

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

South Central Cud 401 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 279 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Marion County, IL

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

Community Factors

Marion County, IL has a total population of 37,729 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Marion County, IL

7,914

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

17%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Marion County, IL.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

A-

11.27 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

2.32 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A

8.96 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Marion County, IL.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,828 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

34 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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  • Projected Test Scores: 22%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Clinton County, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 28%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Washington County, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 24%
  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Fayette County, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 20%
  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Clay County, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 22%
  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Bond County, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 28%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Wayne County, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 27%
  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Perry County, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 20%
  • Projected Test Scores: 21%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Effingham County, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Hamilton County, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 21%
  • Projected Test Scores: 23%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations