Best High Schools in Montgomery County, IL

Montgomery County, IL has 15 high schools with 4,914 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 Montgomery County score 23% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 23% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Montgomery County meet expectations.

1. Highland High School

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Highland Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 859 Students

2. Bond Cty Comm Unit 2 High School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Bond County Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 504 Students

3. Ramsey High School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Ramsey Cusd 204 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 206 Students

4. Morrisonville High School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Morrisonville Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 85 Students

5. Nokomis Jr/sr High Sch

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Nokomis Cusd 22 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 312 Students

6. Mt Olive High School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mount Olive Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 126 Students

7. Litchfield Senior High School

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Litchfield Cusd 12 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 411 Students

8. Auburn High School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Auburn Cusd 10 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 366 Students

9. North Mac High School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

North Mac Cusd 34 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 388 Students

10. Lincolnwood High School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Panhandle Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 141 Students

Best Middle Schools in Montgomery County, IL

Montgomery County, IL has 13 middle schools with 3,281 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 Montgomery County score 20% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 26% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Montgomery County don't meet expectations.

1. Highland Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Highland Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 607 Students

2. Hillsboro Jr High School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hillsboro Cusd 3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 345 Students

3. Litchfield Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Litchfield Cusd 12 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 246 Students

4. Greenville Jr High School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Bond County Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 300 Students

5. Pana Jr High School

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Pana Cusd 8 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 264 Students

6. Vandalia Junior High School

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Vandalia Cusd 203 • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 511 Students

7. Auburn Jr High At Divernon

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Auburn Cusd 10 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 241 Students

8. Lincolnwood Jr High School

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Panhandle Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 97 Students

9. Mulberry Grove Jr High School

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Mulberry Grove Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 78 Students

10. Morrisonville Jr High School

F

SchoolGrade

8%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Morrisonville Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 43 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Montgomery County, IL

Montgomery County, IL has 21 elementary schools with 5,008 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 Montgomery County score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Montgomery County meet expectations.

1. Alhambra Primary School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Highland Cusd 5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 162 Students

2. Ramsey Elem School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Ramsey Cusd 204 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 205 Students

3. North Elem School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Nokomis Cusd 22 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 284 Students

4. Beckemeyer Elem School

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hillsboro Cusd 3 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 656 Students

5. Vandalia Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Vandalia Cusd 203 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 542 Students

6. J D Colt Elem School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Litchfield Cusd 12 • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 178 Students

7. Greenville Elem School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Bond County Cusd 2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 531 Students

8. Raymond Grade School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Panhandle Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 106 Students

9. Mulberry Grove Elem School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Mulberry Grove Cusd 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 165 Students

10. North Mac Intermediate

D

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

North Mac Cusd 34 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 215 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Montgomery County, IL

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Montgomery County, IL has a total population of 28,288 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Montgomery County, IL

13,203

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

19%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Montgomery County, IL.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B+

14.72 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A-

2.32 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

12.40 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Montgomery County, IL.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Montgomery County, IL.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,025 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

38 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Montgomery County, IL Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Montgomery County, IL

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Macoupin County, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 22%
  • Projected Test Scores: 25%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Bond County, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 28%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Christian County, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 18%
  • Projected Test Scores: 23%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Fayette County, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 20%
  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Madison County, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 24%
  • Projected Test Scores: 28%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Shelby County, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Jersey County, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 21%
  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Greene County, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 21%
  • Projected Test Scores: 24%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Effingham County, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Moultrie County, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 25%
  • Projected Test Scores: 27%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations