Best Schools in McDonough County, IL
McDonough County, IL has a total of 33 schools including 13 high schools, 8 middle schools and 9 elementary schools. A total of 6,187 students attend McDonough County, IL schools. On average, schools in McDonough County score 18% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 20% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in McDonough County don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in McDonough County, IL
McDonough County, IL has 13 high schools with 2,217 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 McDonough County score 17% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 21% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in McDonough County don't meet expectations.
1. Macomb Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Macomb Cusd 185 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 622 Students
2. Illini West High School
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Projected Test Scores
Illini West H S Dist 307 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 342 Students
3. Rushville-industry High School
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Schuyler-industry Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 283 Students
4. West Prairie Senior High School
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Projected Test Scores
West Prairie Cusd 103 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 162 Students
5. Southeastern Jr/sr High School
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Southeastern Cusd 337 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 203 Students
6. Bushnell-prairie City High Sch
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Projected Test Scores
Bushnell Prairie City Cusd 170 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 195 Students
7. V I T Sr High School
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V I T Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 92 Students
8. West Central High School
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West Central Cusd 235 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 199 Students
Best Middle Schools in McDonough County, IL
McDonough County, IL has 8 middle schools with 1,702 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 McDonough County score 14% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 18% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in McDonough County don't meet expectations.
1. Macomb Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Macomb Cusd 185 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 308 Students
2. Edison Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
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Macomb Cusd 185 • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 432 Students
3. V I T Jr High School
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V I T Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 71 Students
4. West Prairie Junior High School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
West Prairie Cusd 103 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 99 Students
5. Schuyler Industry Middle School
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Schuyler-industry Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 272 Students
6. West Central Middle School
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West Central Cusd 235 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 184 Students
7. Bushnell-prairie City Jr High Sch
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Projected Test Scores
Bushnell Prairie City Cusd 170 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 136 Students
Best Elementary Schools in McDonough County, IL
McDonough County, IL has 9 elementary schools with 2,268 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 McDonough County score 21% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 22% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in McDonough County meet expectations.
1. West Prairie South Elementary Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Prairie Cusd 103 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 177 Students
2. Southeastern Elementary School
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Southeastern Cusd 337 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 251 Students
3. West Prairie North Elementary Sch
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West Prairie Cusd 103 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 174 Students
4. Webster Elem School
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Schuyler-industry Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 176 Students
5. La Harpe Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
La Harpe Csd 347 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 200 Students
6. Lincoln Elem School
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Projected Test Scores
Macomb Cusd 185 • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 548 Students
7. West Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
West Central Cusd 235 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 308 Students
8. V I T Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
V I T Cusd 2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 186 Students
9. Bushnell-prairie City Elem Sch
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Projected Test Scores
Bushnell Prairie City Cusd 170 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 322 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in McDonough County, IL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
McDonough County, IL has a total population of 27,238 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in McDonough 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 McDonough County, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.34 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.03 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.30 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in McDonough County, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for McDonough 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 McDonough County, IL Internet Health Assessment.
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