Best Schools in Shelby County, IL
Shelby County, IL has 34 public schools (12 high, 6 middle, 15 elementary) serving 8,122 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 25%, so schools in Shelby County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Shelby County, IL
The top high schools in Shelby County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Teutopolis High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Teutopolis Cusd 50 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 321 Students
2. Cowden-herrick Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cowden-herrick Cusd 3a • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 165 Students
3. Ramsey High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ramsey Cusd 204 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 206 Students
4. Shelbyville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelbyville Cusd 4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 354 Students
5. Stewardson-strasburg High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stewardson-strasburg Cud 5a • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 128 Students
6. Pana Sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pana Cusd 8 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 392 Students
7. Sullivan High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sullivan Cusd 300 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 361 Students
8. Windsor Jr & Sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Windsor Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 137 Students
9. Okaw Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Okaw Valley Cusd 302 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 173 Students
10. Beecher City Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beecher City Cusd 20 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 166 Students
Best Middle Schools in Shelby County, IL
The top middle schools in Shelby County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Teutopolis Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Teutopolis Cusd 50 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 178 Students
2. Pana Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pana Cusd 8 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 264 Students
3. Moulton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelbyville Cusd 4 • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 429 Students
4. Sullivan Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sullivan Cusd 300 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 334 Students
5. Okaw Valley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Okaw Valley Cusd 302 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 115 Students
6. Central A & M Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central A & M Cud 21 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 168 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Shelby County, IL
The top elementary schools in Shelby County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Main Street Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelbyville Cusd 4 • Public • Grades 1 - 3 • 381 Students
2. Teutopolis Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Teutopolis Cusd 50 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 582 Students
3. Cowden-herrick Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cowden-herrick Cusd 3a • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 157 Students
4. Stewardson-strasburg Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Stewardson-strasburg Cud 5a • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 271 Students
5. Ramsey Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ramsey Cusd 204 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 205 Students
6. Sullivan Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sullivan Cusd 300 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 484 Students
7. Beecher City Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beecher City Cusd 20 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 191 Students
8. Neoga Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Neoga Cusd 3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 223 Students
9. Gregory Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central A & M Cud 21 • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 192 Students
10. Lincoln Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pana Cusd 8 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 217 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Shelby County, IL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Shelby County, IL has a total population of 20,990 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Shelby 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 Shelby County, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.97 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.34 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.63 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Shelby County, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Shelby 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 Shelby County, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Shelby County, IL
How many schools are in Shelby County, IL?
Shelby County, IL has 34 public schools: 12 high schools, 6 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 8,122 students in total.
How do schools in Shelby County perform on state tests?
On average, 34 schools in Shelby County score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 25%, so on average schools in Shelby County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Shelby 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: 26%
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Cities, towns and school districts in Shelby County
6 places in Shelby County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
School districts (1)
- Shelbyville CUSD 4 (4 schools)