Best Schools in West Salem, IL
West Salem, IL has 8 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,980 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 22%, so schools in West Salem greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in West Salem, IL
The top high schools in West Salem, 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. Cisne High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Wayne Cusd 200 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 114 Students
3. Richland County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland County Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 707 Students
Best Middle Schools in West Salem, IL
The top middle schools in West Salem, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Richland County Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richland County Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 472 Students
2. Cisne Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Wayne Cusd 200 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 103 Students
Best Elementary Schools in West Salem, IL
The top elementary schools in West Salem, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mount Erie Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Wayne Cusd 200 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 57 Students
2. West Salem Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edwards County Cusd 1 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 164 Students
3. 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 West Salem, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
West Salem, IL has a total population of 1,278 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in West Salem, 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 West Salem, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.45 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.45 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.99 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in West Salem, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for West Salem, 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 West Salem, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in West Salem, IL
How many schools are in West Salem, IL?
West Salem, IL has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,980 students in total.
How do schools in West Salem perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in West Salem score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 22%, so on average schools in West Salem greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in West Salem?
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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Every school in West Salem
1 of 1 schools in West Salem carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in West Salem. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.