Best Schools in Menard County, IL
Menard County, IL has 22 public schools (8 high, 5 middle, 9 elementary) serving 6,785 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in Menard County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Menard County, IL
The top high schools in Menard County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Williamsville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Williamsville Cusd 15 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 493 Students
2. Pleasant Plains High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pleasant Plains Cusd 8 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 403 Students
3. Mount Pulaski High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mt Pulaski Cusd 23 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 175 Students
4. Lincoln Comm High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln Chsd 404 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 786 Students
5. Greenview Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenview Cusd 200 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 107 Students
6. Athens Sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Athens Cusd 213 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 313 Students
7. A-c Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
A-c Central Cusd 262 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 112 Students
8. Porta High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Porta Cusd 202 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 428 Students
Best Middle Schools in Menard County, IL
The top middle schools in Menard County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Williamsville Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Williamsville Cusd 15 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 473 Students
2. Cantrall Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Athens Cusd 213 • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 214 Students
3. Pleasant Plains Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pleasant Plains Cusd 8 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 379 Students
4. Athens Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Athens Cusd 213 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 165 Students
5. A-c Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
A-c Central Cusd 262 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 84 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Menard County, IL
The top elementary schools in Menard County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cantrall Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Athens Cusd 213 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 325 Students
2. Sherman Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Williamsville Cusd 15 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 528 Students
3. Farmingdale Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pleasant Plains Cusd 8 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 468 Students
4. Greenview Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenview Cusd 200 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 104 Students
5. Mount Pulaski Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mt Pulaski Cusd 23 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 379 Students
6. A-c Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
A-c Central Cusd 262 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 148 Students
7. Porta Central
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Porta Cusd 202 • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 281 Students
8. New Holland-middletown Elem Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Holland-middletown Ed 88 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 75 Students
9. Petersburg Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Porta Cusd 202 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 345 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Menard County, IL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Menard County, IL has a total population of 12,297 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Menard 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 Menard County, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.96 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.84 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.12 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Menard County, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Menard 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 Menard County, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Menard County, IL
How many schools are in Menard County, IL?
Menard County, IL has 22 public schools: 8 high schools, 5 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 6,785 students in total.
How do schools in Menard County perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in Menard County score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in Menard County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Menard 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: 40%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Menard County
3 places in Menard County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Petersburg (3)
- Athens (2)
- Greenview (2)
School districts (2)
- Athens CUSD 213 (4 schools)
- Porta CUSD 202 (3 schools)