Best High Schools in Richland County, IL

Richland County, IL has 4 high schools with 1,432 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 Richland County score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 22% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Richland County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Clay City High School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Clay City Cusd 10 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 78 Students

2. Edwards County High School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Edwards County Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 262 Students

3. Newton Comm High School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Jasper County Cud 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 385 Students

4. Richland County High School

D-

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Richland County Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 707 Students

Best Middle Schools in Richland County, IL

Richland County, IL has 4 middle schools with 889 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 Richland County score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Richland County don't meet expectations.

1. Jasper Co Jr High

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Jasper County Cud 1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 192 Students

2. Richland County Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Richland County Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 472 Students

3. Clay City Jr High School

F

SchoolGrade

4%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Clay City Cusd 10 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 61 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Richland County, IL

Richland County, IL has 6 elementary schools with 2,023 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 Richland County score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 26% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Richland County meet expectations.

1. Richland County Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Richland County Cusd 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1101 Students

2. West Salem Grade School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Edwards County Cusd 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 164 Students

3. Clay City Elem School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Clay City Cusd 10 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 130 Students

4. St Joseph's Catholic Church

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

St Joseph's Catholic Church • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 261 Students

5. St Joseph School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

St Joseph School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 261 Students

6. Ste Marie Elem School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Jasper County Cud 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 132 Students

7. East Orchard Christian Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

East Orchard Christian Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 138 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Richland County, IL

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

Community Factors

Richland County, IL has a total population of 15,813 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Richland County, IL

4,344

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

18%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Richland County, IL.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

A

10.85 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.60 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A+

8.25 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Richland County, IL.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

4,263 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

37 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Richland County, IL

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

Lawrence County, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 23%
  • Projected Test Scores: 22%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Jasper County, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 25%
  • Projected Test Scores: 27%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Clay County, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 22%
  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Edwards County, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 27%
  • Projected Test Scores: 23%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Wabash County, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 23%
  • Projected Test Scores: 24%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Crawford County, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 22%
  • Projected Test Scores: 22%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Wayne County, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 27%
  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Knox County, IN

  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Effingham County, IL

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

  • Actual Test Scores: 27%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations