Best High Schools in Sangamon County, IL

Sangamon County, IL has 29 high schools with 10,916 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 Sangamon County score 23% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 26% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Sangamon County don't meet expectations.

1. Springfield High School

B

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Springfield Sd 186 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1461 Students

2. Pleasant Plains High School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Pleasant Plains Cusd 8 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 403 Students

3. Glenwood High School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Ball Chatham Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1504 Students

4. Rochester High School

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Rochester Cusd 3a • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 704 Students

5. New Berlin High School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

New Berlin Cusd 16 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 246 Students

6. Mount Pulaski High School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mt Pulaski Cusd 23 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 175 Students

7. Williamsville High School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Williamsville Cusd 15 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 493 Students

8. Athens Sr High School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Athens Cusd 213 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 313 Students

9. Porta High School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Porta Cusd 202 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 428 Students

10. Auburn High School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Auburn Cusd 10 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 366 Students

Best Middle Schools in Sangamon County, IL

Sangamon County, IL has 22 middle schools with 7,724 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 Sangamon County score 20% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 25% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Sangamon County don't meet expectations.

1. Lincoln Magnet School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Springfield Sd 186 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 298 Students

2. Cantrall Intermediate School

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Athens Cusd 213 • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 214 Students

3. Williamsville Jr High School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Williamsville Cusd 15 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 473 Students

4. Glenwood Intermediate Sch

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Ball Chatham Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 726 Students

5. Glenwood Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Ball Chatham Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 753 Students

6. Benjamin Franklin Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Springfield Sd 186 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 713 Students

7. Tri-city Jr High School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Tri City Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 113 Students

8. Pleasant Plains Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Pleasant Plains Cusd 8 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 379 Students

9. New Berlin Jr High School

D-

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

New Berlin Cusd 16 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 175 Students

10. Auburn Jr High At Divernon

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Auburn Cusd 10 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 241 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Sangamon County, IL

Sangamon County, IL has 54 elementary schools with 15,826 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 Sangamon County score 17% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 22% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Sangamon County don't meet expectations.

1. Iles Elem School

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Springfield Sd 186 • Public • Grades 1 - 8 • 391 Students

2. Sherman Elem School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Williamsville Cusd 15 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 528 Students

3. Cantrall Elem School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Athens Cusd 213 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 325 Students

4. Farmingdale Elem School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Pleasant Plains Cusd 8 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 468 Students

5. Chatham Elem School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Ball Chatham Cusd 5 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 470 Students

6. Sandburg Elem School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Springfield Sd 186 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 281 Students

7. Glenwood Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Ball Chatham Cusd 5 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 595 Students

8. Ball Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Ball Chatham Cusd 5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 607 Students

9. Sangamon Valley Intermediate Sch

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Sangamon Valley Cusd 9 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 137 Students

10. Tri-city Elem School

D+

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Tri City Cusd 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 294 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Sangamon County, IL

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

Community Factors

Sangamon County, IL has a total population of 196,343 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Sangamon County, IL

34,650

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

94%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

35%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Sangamon County, IL.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B+

16.61 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.76 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

13.84 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Sangamon County, IL.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,410 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

52 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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