Best Schools in Sangamon County, IL
Sangamon County, IL has a total of 108 schools including 29 high schools, 22 middle schools and 54 elementary schools. A total of 34,650 students attend Sangamon County, IL schools. On average, schools in Sangamon County score 19% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 23% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Sangamon County don't meet expectations.
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
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Springfield Sd 186 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1461 Students
2. Pleasant Plains High School
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Pleasant Plains Cusd 8 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 403 Students
3. Glenwood High School
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Ball Chatham Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1504 Students
4. Rochester High School
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Rochester Cusd 3a • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 704 Students
5. New Berlin High School
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New Berlin Cusd 16 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 246 Students
6. Mount Pulaski High School
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Mt Pulaski Cusd 23 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 175 Students
7. Williamsville High School
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Williamsville Cusd 15 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 493 Students
8. Athens Sr High School
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Athens Cusd 213 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 313 Students
9. Porta High School
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Porta Cusd 202 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 428 Students
10. Auburn High School
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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
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Springfield Sd 186 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 298 Students
2. Cantrall Intermediate School
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Athens Cusd 213 • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 214 Students
3. Williamsville Jr High School
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Williamsville Cusd 15 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 473 Students
4. Glenwood Intermediate Sch
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Ball Chatham Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 726 Students
5. Glenwood Middle School
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Ball Chatham Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 753 Students
6. Benjamin Franklin Middle School
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Springfield Sd 186 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 713 Students
7. Tri-city Jr High School
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Tri City Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 113 Students
8. Pleasant Plains Middle School
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Pleasant Plains Cusd 8 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 379 Students
9. New Berlin Jr High School
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New Berlin Cusd 16 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 175 Students
10. Auburn Jr High At Divernon
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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
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Springfield Sd 186 • Public • Grades 1 - 8 • 391 Students
2. Sherman Elem School
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Williamsville Cusd 15 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 528 Students
3. Cantrall Elem School
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Athens Cusd 213 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 325 Students
4. Farmingdale Elem School
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Pleasant Plains Cusd 8 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 468 Students
5. Chatham Elem School
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Ball Chatham Cusd 5 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 470 Students
6. Sandburg Elem School
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Springfield Sd 186 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 281 Students
7. Glenwood Elementary School
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Ball Chatham Cusd 5 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 595 Students
8. Ball Elementary School
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Ball Chatham Cusd 5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 607 Students
9. Sangamon Valley Intermediate Sch
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Sangamon Valley Cusd 9 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 137 Students
10. Tri-city Elem School
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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
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 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
16.61 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.76 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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