Best Schools in Shields, IL
Shields, IL has 6 public schools (3 high, 0 middle, 3 elementary) serving 1,639 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 23%, so schools in Shields greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Shields, IL
The top high schools in Shields, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wayne City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne City Cusd 100 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 138 Students
2. Salem Community High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salem Chsd 600 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 732 Students
3. Webber High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bluford Unit School District 318 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 128 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Shields, IL
The top elementary schools in Shields, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Iuka Comm Cons School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Iuka Ccsd 7 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 231 Students
2. Farrington Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Farrington Ccsd 99 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 52 Students
3. Wayne City Attendance Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne City Cusd 100 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 358 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Shields, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Shields, IL has a total population of 134 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Shields, 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 Shields, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
5.32 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.24 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
4.08 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Shields, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Shields, 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 Shields, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Shields, IL
How many schools are in Shields, IL?
Shields, IL has 6 public schools: 3 high schools, 0 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 1,639 students in total.
How do schools in Shields perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in Shields score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 23%, so on average schools in Shields greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Shields?
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: 22%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 23%
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- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations