Best Schools in Marion County, IL
Marion County, IL has 32 public schools (7 high, 6 middle, 18 elementary) serving 8,047 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 20%, so schools in Marion County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Marion County, IL
The top high schools in Marion County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Flora High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Flora Cusd 35 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 375 Students
2. Salem Community High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salem Chsd 600 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 732 Students
3. Centralia High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centralia Hsd 200 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 863 Students
4. Odin Attendance Center 9-12
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Odin Psd 722 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 74 Students
5. Patoka Sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Patoka Cusd 100 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 71 Students
6. South Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Central Cud 401 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 206 Students
7. Sandoval Sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sandoval Cusd 501 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 119 Students
Best Middle Schools in Marion County, IL
The top middle schools in Marion County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Floyd Henson Jr High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Flora Cusd 35 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 289 Students
2. Franklin Park Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salem Sd 111 • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 529 Students
3. Patoka Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Patoka Cusd 100 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 48 Students
4. South Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Central Cud 401 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 144 Students
5. Centralia Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centralia Sd 135 • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 604 Students
6. Sandoval Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sandoval Cusd 501 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 98 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Marion County, IL
The top elementary schools in Marion County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Iuka Comm Cons School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Iuka Ccsd 7 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 231 Students
2. Farrington Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Farrington Ccsd 99 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 52 Students
3. Raccoon Cons Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Raccoon Cons Sd 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 225 Students
4. Flora Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Flora Cusd 35 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 681 Students
5. Hawthorn Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salem Sd 111 • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 399 Students
6. Central City Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central City Sd 133 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 323 Students
7. Patoka Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Patoka Cusd 100 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 114 Students
8. North Wamac Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Wamac Sd 186 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 133 Students
9. South Central Elementary-kinmundy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South Central Cud 401 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 279 Students
10. Kell Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kell Cons Sd 2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 83 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
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 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
11.27 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.32 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Marion County, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Marion County, IL
How many schools are in Marion County, IL?
Marion County, IL has 32 public schools: 7 high schools, 6 middle schools and 18 elementary schools, serving 8,047 students in total.
How do schools in Marion County perform on state tests?
On average, 32 schools in Marion County score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 20%, so on average schools in Marion County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Marion 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: 39%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 25%
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- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 25%
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- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 23%
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- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Marion County
7 places in Marion County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (7)
School districts (4)
- Centralia SD 135 (3 schools)
- Patoka CUSD 100 (3 schools)
- Sandoval CUSD 501 (3 schools)
- South Central CUD 401 (3 schools)