Best Schools in Morgan County, IL
Morgan County, IL has 40 public schools (12 high, 6 middle, 19 elementary) serving 8,741 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 24%, so schools in Morgan County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Morgan County, IL
The top high schools in Morgan County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Winchester High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winchester Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 165 Students
2. Virginia Jr/ Sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Virginia Cusd 64 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 141 Students
3. Pleasant Plains High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pleasant Plains Cusd 8 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 403 Students
4. Bluffs High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scott-morgan Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 60 Students
5. Triopia Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Triopia Cusd 27 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 189 Students
6. Franklin Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Franklin Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 157 Students
7. New Berlin High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Berlin Cusd 16 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 246 Students
8. Jacksonville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jacksonville Sd 117 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 893 Students
9. A-c Central High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
A-c Central Cusd 262 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 112 Students
10. Greenfield High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenfield Cusd 10 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 119 Students
Best Middle Schools in Morgan County, IL
The top middle schools in Morgan County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New Berlin Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Berlin Cusd 16 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 175 Students
2. Pleasant Plains Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pleasant Plains Cusd 8 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 379 Students
3. Bluffs Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scott-morgan Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 38 Students
4. Jacksonville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jacksonville Sd 117 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 718 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
6. Meredosia-chambersburg Jr High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meredosia-chambersburg Cusd 11 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 46 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Morgan County, IL
The top elementary schools in Morgan County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Triopia Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Triopia Cusd 27 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 207 Students
2. Farmingdale Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pleasant Plains Cusd 8 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 468 Students
3. New Berlin Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Berlin Cusd 16 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 440 Students
4. Eisenhower Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jacksonville Sd 117 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 313 Students
5. Franklin Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Franklin Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 57 Students
6. Bluffs Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Scott-morgan Cusd 2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 89 Students
7. A-c Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
A-c Central Cusd 262 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 148 Students
8. Winchester Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Winchester Cusd 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 411 Students
9. South Jacksonville Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jacksonville Sd 117 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 311 Students
10. Murrayville-woodson Elem School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Jacksonville Sd 117 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 125 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Morgan County, IL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Morgan County, IL has a total population of 32,915 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Morgan 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 Morgan County, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.23 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.14 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.09 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Morgan County, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Morgan 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 Morgan County, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Morgan County, IL
How many schools are in Morgan County, IL?
Morgan County, IL has 40 public schools: 12 high schools, 6 middle schools and 19 elementary schools, serving 8,741 students in total.
How do schools in Morgan County perform on state tests?
On average, 40 schools in Morgan County score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in Morgan County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Morgan 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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- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 28%
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- Projected: 24%
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- Projected: 22%
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- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Morgan County
7 places in Morgan County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (7)
- Jacksonville (7)
- Franklin (3)
- Meredosia (3)
- Concord (2)
- Waverly (2)
- Murrayville (1)
- South Jacksonville (1)
School districts (3)
- Jacksonville SD 117 (9 schools)
- Franklin CUSD 1 (3 schools)
- Meredosia-Chambersburg CUSD 11 (3 schools)