Best Schools in Williamson County, IL
Williamson County, IL has 41 public schools (11 high, 8 middle, 21 elementary) serving 15,085 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 22%, so schools in Williamson County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Williamson County, IL
The top high schools in Williamson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carterville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carterville Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 636 Students
2. Crab Orchard High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crab Orchard Cusd 3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 149 Students
3. Carbondale Comm H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carbondale Chsd 165 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 997 Students
4. Herrin High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Herrin Cusd 4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 686 Students
5. Vienna High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vienna Hsd 133 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 322 Students
6. Marion High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1159 Students
7. Galatia High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Galatia Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 108 Students
8. Johnston City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston City Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 337 Students
9. Frankfort Comm High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Frankfort Cusd 168 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 434 Students
10. Carrier Mills-stonefort H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carrier Mills-stonefort Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 117 Students
Best Middle Schools in Williamson County, IL
The top middle schools in Williamson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carterville Intermediate Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carterville Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 518 Students
2. Carterville Jr High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carterville Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 363 Students
3. Herrin Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Herrin Cusd 4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 507 Students
4. Galatia Jr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Galatia Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 89 Students
5. Marion Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 726 Students
6. Central Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Frankfort Cusd 168 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 219 Students
7. Washington Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston City Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 311 Students
8. Zeigler-royalton Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Zeigler-royalton Cusd 188 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 114 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Williamson County, IL
The top elementary schools in Williamson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tri-c Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carterville Cusd 5 • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 701 Students
2. Adams School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion Cusd 2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 260 Students
3. Washington Elem School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Marion Cusd 2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 487 Students
4. Longfellow Elem School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Marion Cusd 2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 241 Students
5. Giant City Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Giant City Ccsd 130 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 239 Students
6. Lincoln Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion Cusd 2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 487 Students
7. Jefferson Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion Cusd 2 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 389 Students
8. Herrin C U S D 4 Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Herrin Cusd 4 • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 679 Students
9. Crab Orchard Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crab Orchard Cusd 3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 339 Students
10. New Simpson Hill Dist 32
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Simpson Hill Sd 32 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 210 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Williamson County, IL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Williamson County, IL has a total population of 67,153 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Williamson 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 Williamson County, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.06 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.99 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.07 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Williamson County, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Williamson 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 Williamson County, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Williamson County, IL
How many schools are in Williamson County, IL?
Williamson County, IL has 41 public schools: 11 high schools, 8 middle schools and 21 elementary schools, serving 15,085 students in total.
How do schools in Williamson County perform on state tests?
On average, 41 schools in Williamson County score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 22%, so on average schools in Williamson County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Williamson 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: 40%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Williamson County
6 places in Williamson County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
- Marion (8)
- Carterville (4)
- Herrin (4)
- Johnston City (3)
- Creal Springs (1)
- Pittsburg (1)
School districts (4)
- Marion CUSD 2 (7 schools)
- Carterville CUSD 5 (4 schools)
- Herrin CUSD 4 (4 schools)
- Johnston City CUSD 1 (4 schools)