Best Schools in Montgomery County, IL
Montgomery County, IL has 49 public schools (14 high, 10 middle, 23 elementary) serving 13,821 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 25%, so schools in Montgomery County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Montgomery County, IL
The top high schools in Montgomery County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Highland High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highland Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 859 Students
2. Ramsey High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ramsey Cusd 204 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 206 Students
3. Nokomis Jr/sr High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nokomis Cusd 22 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 312 Students
4. Auburn High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Auburn Cusd 10 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 366 Students
5. Pana Sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pana Cusd 8 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 392 Students
6. Bond Cty Comm Unit 2 High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bond County Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 504 Students
7. Pawnee Jr/sr High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pawnee Cusd 11 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 248 Students
8. Mt Olive High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mount Olive Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 126 Students
9. Hillsboro High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsboro Cusd 3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 468 Students
10. Litchfield Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Litchfield Cusd 12 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 411 Students
Best Middle Schools in Montgomery County, IL
The top middle schools in Montgomery County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Highland Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highland Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 607 Students
2. Hillsboro Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsboro Cusd 3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 345 Students
3. Litchfield Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Litchfield Cusd 12 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 246 Students
4. Auburn Jr High At Divernon
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Auburn Cusd 10 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 241 Students
5. Pana Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pana Cusd 8 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 264 Students
6. Morrisonville Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morrisonville Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 43 Students
7. Greenville Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bond County Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 300 Students
8. Vandalia Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vandalia Cusd 203 • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 511 Students
9. Lincolnwood Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Panhandle Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 97 Students
10. North Mac Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Mac Cusd 34 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 234 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Montgomery County, IL
The top elementary schools in Montgomery County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Grantfork Upper Elementary Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highland Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 65 Students
2. Alhambra Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Highland Cusd 5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 162 Students
3. Pocahontas Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bond County Cusd 2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 214 Students
4. Morrisonville Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morrisonville Cusd 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 183 Students
5. Vandalia Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vandalia Cusd 203 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 542 Students
6. Raymond Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Panhandle Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 106 Students
7. Greenville Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bond County Cusd 2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 531 Students
8. Ramsey Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ramsey Cusd 204 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 205 Students
9. Pawnee Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pawnee Cusd 11 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 312 Students
10. Beckemeyer Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillsboro Cusd 3 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 656 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
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 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
14.72 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.32 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Montgomery County, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Montgomery County, IL
How many schools are in Montgomery County, IL?
Montgomery County, IL has 49 public schools: 14 high schools, 10 middle schools and 23 elementary schools, serving 13,821 students in total.
How do schools in Montgomery County perform on state tests?
On average, 49 schools in Montgomery County score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 25%, so on average schools in Montgomery County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Montgomery 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: 41%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 28%
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- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 27%
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- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Montgomery County
5 places in Montgomery County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Litchfield (6)
- Hillsboro (3)
- Raymond (3)
- Nokomis (2)
- Farmersville (1)
School districts (3)
- Litchfield CUSD 12 (6 schools)
- Panhandle CUSD 2 (4 schools)
- Hillsboro CUSD 3 (3 schools)