Best Schools in Mercer County, IL
Mercer County, IL has a total of 19 schools including 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 9 elementary schools. A total of 4,453 students attend Mercer County, IL schools. On average, schools in Mercer County score 23% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Mercer County underperform expectations.
Best High Schools in Mercer County, IL
Mercer County, IL has 5 high schools with 1,483 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 Mercer County score 26% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Mercer County don't meet expectations.
1. Rockridge High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockridge Cusd 300 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 343 Students
2. Sherrard High School
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Sherrard Cusd 200 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 451 Students
3. United High School
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Projected Test Scores
United Cusd 304 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 260 Students
4. Mercer County High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mercer County School District 404 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 404 Students
Best Middle Schools in Mercer County, IL
Mercer County, IL has 5 middle schools with 1,152 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 Mercer County score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Mercer County underperform expectations.
1. Sherrard Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sherrard Cusd 200 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 220 Students
2. Rockridge Jr High School
SchoolGrade
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Rockridge Cusd 300 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 233 Students
3. Matherville Intermediate School
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Sherrard Cusd 200 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 190 Students
4. Mercer County Jr High School
SchoolGrade
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Mercer County School District 404 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 299 Students
5. United Jr High Sch
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
United Cusd 304 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 210 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Mercer County, IL
Mercer County, IL has 9 elementary schools with 1,818 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 Mercer County score 20% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Mercer County underperform expectations.
1. Sherrard Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sherrard Cusd 200 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 237 Students
2. United Elem Sch - North
SchoolGrade
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United Cusd 304 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 243 Students
3. Apollo Elem School
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Mercer County School District 404 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 335 Students
4. Winola Elementary School
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Sherrard Cusd 200 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 273 Students
5. United Elem Sch - West
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Projected Test Scores
United Cusd 304 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 232 Students
6. New Boston Elem School
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Projected Test Scores
Mercer County School District 404 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 175 Students
7. Illinois City Elem School
SchoolGrade
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Rockridge Cusd 300 • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 63 Students
8. Taylor Ridge Elem School
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Rockridge Cusd 300 • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 179 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Mercer County, IL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Mercer County, IL has a total population of 15,699 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Mercer 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 Mercer County, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.09 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.13 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.96 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Mercer County, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Mercer County, IL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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- Actual Test Scores: 19%
- Projected Test Scores: 26%
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- Projected Test Scores: 19%
- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 56%
- Projected Test Scores: 49%
- Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 54%
- Projected Test Scores: 48%
- Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected Test Scores: 21%
- Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 58%
- Projected Test Scores: 55%
- Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 22%
- Projected Test Scores: 24%
- Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 14%
- Projected Test Scores: 21%
- Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 56%
- Projected Test Scores: 50%
- Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 60%
- Projected Test Scores: 58%
- Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations