Best Schools in Saline County, IL
Saline County, IL has 19 public schools (6 high, 4 middle, 6 elementary) serving 4,609 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 18%, so schools in Saline County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Saline County, IL
The top high schools in Saline County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Galatia High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Galatia Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 108 Students
2. Gallatin High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gallatin Cusd 7 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 215 Students
3. Harrisburg High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harrisburg Cusd 3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 544 Students
4. Carrier Mills-stonefort H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carrier Mills-stonefort Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 117 Students
5. Eldorado High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eldorado Cusd 4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 301 Students
6. School District 428 Iyc-hrb
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Idjj Sch Dist 428 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 39 Students
Best Middle Schools in Saline County, IL
The top middle schools in Saline County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Eldorado Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eldorado Cusd 4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 231 Students
2. Harrisburg Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harrisburg Cusd 3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 331 Students
3. Galatia Jr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Galatia Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 89 Students
4. Gallatin Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gallatin Cusd 7 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 201 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Saline County, IL
The top elementary schools in Saline County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gallatin Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gallatin Cusd 7 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 288 Students
2. East Side Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harrisburg Cusd 3 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 359 Students
3. Eldorado Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Eldorado Cusd 4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 545 Students
4. Galatia Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Galatia Cusd 1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 170 Students
5. Carrier Mills-stonefort Elem Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carrier Mills-stonefort Cusd 2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 330 Students
6. West Side Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harrisburg Cusd 3 • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 424 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Saline County, IL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Saline County, IL has a total population of 23,768 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Saline 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 Saline County, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.18 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.51 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.67 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Saline County, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Saline 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 Saline County, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Saline County, IL
How many schools are in Saline County, IL?
Saline County, IL has 19 public schools: 6 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 4,609 students in total.
How do schools in Saline County perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in Saline County score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 18%, so on average schools in Saline County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Saline 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: 41%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Saline County
4 places in Saline County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Galatia (4)
- Harrisburg (4)
- Eldorado (3)
- Carrier Mills (2)
School districts (3)
- Galatia CUSD 1 (4 schools)
- Harrisburg CUSD 3 (4 schools)
- Eldorado CUSD 4 (3 schools)