Best Schools in Richland County, IL
Richland County, IL has 15 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 8 elementary) serving 4,831 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 25%, so schools in Richland County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Richland County, IL
The top high schools in Richland County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Edwards County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edwards County Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 262 Students
2. Newton Comm High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jasper County Cud 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 385 Students
3. Richland County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland County Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 707 Students
4. Clay City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay City Cusd 10 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 78 Students
Best Middle Schools in Richland County, IL
The top middle schools in Richland County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Richland County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland County Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 472 Students
2. Jasper Co Jr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jasper County Cud 1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 192 Students
3. Clay City Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay City Cusd 10 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 61 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Richland County, IL
The top elementary schools in Richland County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Salem Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edwards County Cusd 1 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 164 Students
2. Newton Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jasper County Cud 1 • Public • Grades 1 - 6 • 487 Students
3. Richland County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland County Cusd 1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 1101 Students
4. Clay City Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay City Cusd 10 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 130 Students
5. St Joseph's Catholic Church
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Joseph's Catholic Church • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 261 Students
6. St Joseph School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Joseph School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 261 Students
7. East Orchard Christian Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Orchard Christian Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 138 Students
8. Ste Marie Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jasper County Cud 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 132 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
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 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
10.85 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.60 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Richland County, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Richland County, IL
How many schools are in Richland County, IL?
Richland County, IL has 15 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 4,831 students in total.
How do schools in Richland County perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Richland County score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 25%, so on average schools in Richland County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Richland 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: 19%
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Cities, towns and school districts in Richland County
1 places in Richland County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (1)
- Olney (3)
School districts (1)
- Richland County CUSD 1 (3 schools)