Best Schools in Union County, IL
Union County, IL has 20 public schools (6 high, 4 middle, 10 elementary) serving 3,649 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 19%, so schools in Union County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Union County, IL
The top high schools in Union County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Anna-jonesboro High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anna Jonesboro Chsd 81 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 497 Students
2. Vienna High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vienna Hsd 133 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 322 Students
3. Cobden High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cobden Sud 17 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 161 Students
4. Goreville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Goreville Cud 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 172 Students
5. Shawnee High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shawnee Cusd 84 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 69 Students
6. Dongola High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dongola Usd 66 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 58 Students
Best Middle Schools in Union County, IL
The top middle schools in Union County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Anna Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anna Ccsd 37 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 238 Students
2. Cobden Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cobden Sud 17 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 93 Students
3. Dongola Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dongola Usd 66 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 53 Students
4. Shawnee Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shawnee Cusd 84 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 65 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Union County, IL
The top elementary schools in Union County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jonesboro Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
County Of Union Sch Dist No43 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 341 Students
2. Cobden Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cobden Sud 17 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 211 Students
3. Davie Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anna Ccsd 37 • Public • Grades 3 - 4 • 117 Students
4. Lick Creek Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lick Creek Ccsd 16 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 139 Students
5. Goreville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Goreville Cud 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 452 Students
6. Cypress Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cypress Sd 64 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 105 Students
7. Buncombe Cons School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buncombe Cons Sd 43 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 62 Students
8. Dongola Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dongola Usd 66 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 124 Students
9. Shawnee Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shawnee Cusd 84 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 151 Students
10. Lincoln Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anna Ccsd 37 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 219 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Union County, IL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Union County, IL has a total population of 17,244 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Union 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 Union County, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.91 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.59 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.32 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Union County, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Union 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 Union County, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Union County, IL
How many schools are in Union County, IL?
Union County, IL has 20 public schools: 6 high schools, 4 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 3,649 students in total.
How do schools in Union County perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in Union County score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 19%, so on average schools in Union County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Union 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: 24%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 17%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Union County
5 places in Union County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
School districts (4)
- Anna CCSD 37 (3 schools)
- Cobden SUD 17 (3 schools)
- Dongola USD 66 (3 schools)
- Shawnee CUSD 84 (3 schools)