Best Schools in McDonough County, IL
McDonough County, IL has 28 public schools (8 high, 7 middle, 10 elementary) serving 6,393 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 21%, so schools in McDonough County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in McDonough County, IL
The top high schools in McDonough County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Macomb Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Macomb Cusd 185 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 622 Students
2. Southeastern Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southeastern Cusd 337 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 203 Students
3. Bushnell-prairie City High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bushnell Prairie City Cusd 170 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 195 Students
4. Rushville-industry High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Schuyler-industry Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 283 Students
5. Illini West High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Illini West H S Dist 307 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 342 Students
6. V I T Sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
V I T Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 92 Students
7. West Prairie Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Prairie Cusd 103 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 162 Students
8. West Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Central Cusd 235 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 199 Students
Best Middle Schools in McDonough County, IL
The top middle schools in McDonough County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Prairie Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Prairie Cusd 103 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 99 Students
2. V I T Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
V I T Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 71 Students
3. Macomb Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Macomb Cusd 185 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 308 Students
4. Bushnell-prairie City Jr High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bushnell Prairie City Cusd 170 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 136 Students
5. Edison Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Macomb Cusd 185 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 432 Students
6. West Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Central Cusd 235 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 184 Students
7. Schuyler Industry Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Schuyler-industry Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 272 Students
Best Elementary Schools in McDonough County, IL
The top elementary schools in McDonough County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
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. La Harpe Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
La Harpe Csd 347 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 200 Students
3. Webster Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Schuyler-industry Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 176 Students
4. Southeastern Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southeastern Cusd 337 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 251 Students
5. West Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Central Cusd 235 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 308 Students
6. West Prairie North Elementary Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Prairie Cusd 103 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 174 Students
7. V I T Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
V I T Cusd 2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 186 Students
8. Bushnell-prairie City Elem Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bushnell Prairie City Cusd 170 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 322 Students
9. Washington Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Schuyler-industry Cusd 5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 206 Students
10. Lincoln Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Macomb Cusd 185 • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 548 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.
Questions About Schools in McDonough County, IL
How many schools are in McDonough County, IL?
McDonough County, IL has 28 public schools: 8 high schools, 7 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 6,393 students in total.
How do schools in McDonough County perform on state tests?
On average, 28 schools in McDonough County score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 21%, so on average schools in McDonough County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in McDonough 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: 35%
- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Mcdonough County
5 places in Mcdonough County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Macomb (5)
- Bushnell (3)
- Sciota (2)
- Colchester (1)
- Good Hope (1)
School districts (3)
- Macomb CUSD 185 (5 schools)
- West Prairie CUSD 103 (4 schools)
- Bushnell Prairie City CUSD 170 (3 schools)