Best Schools in Wayne County, IL
Wayne County, IL has 26 public schools (8 high, 5 middle, 12 elementary) serving 7,292 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 23%, so schools in Wayne County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Wayne County, IL
The top high schools in Wayne County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Edwards County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edwards County Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 262 Students
2. Grayville Jr Sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grayville Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 140 Students
3. Wayne City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne City Cusd 100 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 138 Students
4. Flora High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Flora Cusd 35 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 375 Students
5. Cisne High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Wayne Cusd 200 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 114 Students
6. Richland County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland County Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 707 Students
7. Fairfield Comm High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfield Comm H S Dist 225 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 449 Students
8. Clay City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay City Cusd 10 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 78 Students
Best Middle Schools in Wayne County, IL
The top middle schools in Wayne County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Floyd Henson Jr High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Flora Cusd 35 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 289 Students
2. Richland County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland County Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 472 Students
3. Cisne Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Wayne Cusd 200 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 103 Students
4. Center Street Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfield Psd 112 • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 293 Students
5. Clay City Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Clay City Cusd 10 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 61 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Wayne County, IL
The top elementary schools in Wayne County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New Hope Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Hope Ccsd 6 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 198 Students
2. Jasper Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jasper Ccsd 17 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 175 Students
3. Johnsonville Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Wayne Cusd 200 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 98 Students
4. Mount Erie Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Wayne Cusd 200 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 57 Students
5. Wells Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grayville Cusd 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 133 Students
6. North Side Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fairfield Psd 112 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 321 Students
7. Albion Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edwards County Cusd 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 409 Students
8. Flora Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Flora Cusd 35 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 681 Students
9. Wayne City Attendance Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wayne City Cusd 100 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 358 Students
10. Richland County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland County Cusd 1 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 1101 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Wayne County, IL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Wayne County, IL has a total population of 16,179 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Wayne 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 Wayne County, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.07 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.15 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.92 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Wayne County, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Wayne 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 Wayne County, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Wayne County, IL
How many schools are in Wayne County, IL?
Wayne County, IL has 26 public schools: 8 high schools, 5 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 7,292 students in total.
How do schools in Wayne County perform on state tests?
On average, 26 schools in Wayne County score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 23%, so on average schools in Wayne County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Wayne 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: 54%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Wayne County
6 places in Wayne County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
- Fairfield (5)
- Cisne (2)
- Wayne City (2)
- Geff (1)
- Johnsonville (1)
- Mount Erie (1)
School districts (1)
- North Wayne CUSD 200 (4 schools)