Best Schools in Perry County, IL
Perry County, IL has 18 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 9 elementary) serving 4,006 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 23%, so schools in Perry County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Perry County, IL
The top high schools in Perry County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Du Quoin High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Du Quoin Cusd 300 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 424 Students
2. Coulterville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Coulterville Usd 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 70 Students
3. Pinckneyville Comm High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pinckneyville Chsd 101 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 429 Students
4. Trico Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Trico Cusd 176 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 240 Students
Best Middle Schools in Perry County, IL
The top middle schools in Perry County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pinckneyville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pinckneyville Sd 50 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 213 Students
2. Trico Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Trico Cusd 176 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 168 Students
3. Du Quoin Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Du Quoin Cusd 300 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 398 Students
4. Coulterville Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Coulterville Usd 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 60 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Perry County, IL
The top elementary schools in Perry County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pinckneyville Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pinckneyville Sd 50 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 266 Students
2. Oakdale Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Oakdale Ccsd 1 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 60 Students
3. Community Cons School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ccsd 204 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 203 Students
4. Tamaroa Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tamaroa School Dist 5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 91 Students
5. Ashley Com Consolidated School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashley Ccsd 15 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 120 Students
6. Du Quoin Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Du Quoin Cusd 300 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 548 Students
7. Trico Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Trico Cusd 176 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 456 Students
8. Coulterville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Coulterville Usd 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 87 Students
9. St Bruno Catholic School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Bruno Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 114 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Perry County, IL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Perry County, IL has a total population of 20,945 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Perry 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 Perry County, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.38 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.46 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.92 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Perry County, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Perry 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 Perry County, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Perry County, IL
How many schools are in Perry County, IL?
Perry County, IL has 18 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 4,006 students in total.
How do schools in Perry County perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in Perry County score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 23%, so on average schools in Perry County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Perry 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: 40%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Perry County
3 places in Perry County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Pinckneyville (4)
- Du Quoin (3)
- Tamaroa (1)
School districts (1)
- Du Quoin CUSD 300 (3 schools)