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Best Schools in Palmyra, IL
Palmyra, IL has 9 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 2,075 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 24%, so schools in Palmyra meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Palmyra, IL
The top high schools in Palmyra, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carlinville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carlinville Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 394 Students
2. Northwestern High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwestern Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 89 Students
3. Greenfield High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenfield Cusd 10 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 119 Students
Best Middle Schools in Palmyra, IL
The top middle schools in Palmyra, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carlinville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carlinville Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 286 Students
2. Northwestern Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwestern Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 54 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Palmyra, IL
The top elementary schools in Palmyra, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carlinville Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carlinville Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 261 Students
2. Northwestern Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwestern Cusd 2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 176 Students
3. Greenfield Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenfield Cusd 10 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 312 Students
4. Carlinville Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carlinville Cusd 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 384 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Palmyra, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Palmyra, IL has a total population of 1,051 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Palmyra, 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 Palmyra, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.44 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.81 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.63 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Palmyra, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Palmyra, 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 Palmyra, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Palmyra, IL
How many schools are in Palmyra, IL?
Palmyra, IL has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,075 students in total.
How do schools in Palmyra perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Palmyra score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in Palmyra meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Palmyra?
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: 51%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Palmyra
3 of 3 schools in Palmyra carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1C: 1D: 1
All 3 public schools we grade in Palmyra. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.