Top Rankings
Carlinville Community Unit School District 1 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,295 students in Carlinville Community Unit School District 1. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Carlinville Community Unit School District 1 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,394 Schools
# Students
1,295 Students
1,845,459 Students
# Teachers
97 Teachers
136,638 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Carlinville Community Unit School District 1, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#274 out of 865 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
50%
Graduation Rate
87%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
1%
28%
% Black
2%
17%
% White
91%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,215 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,246 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,215
$22,423
Spending / Student
$15,246
$21,662
Best Carlinville Community Unit School District 1 Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carlinville Primary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18456 Shipman Rd
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-9849
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-9849
Gr: PK-2 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Carlinville Intermediate School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
450 W Buchanan St
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-9523
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-9523
Gr: 3-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Carlinville Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
110 Illinois Ave
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-3106
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-3106
Gr: 6-8 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Carlinville High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
829 W Main St
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-3104
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-3104
Gr: 9-12 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Carlinville Community Unit School District 1?
Carlinville Community Unit School District 1 manages 4 public schools serving 1,295 students.
What is the rank of Carlinville Community Unit School District 1?
Carlinville Community Unit School District 1 is ranked #277 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Carlinville Community Unit School District 1?
91% of Carlinville Community Unit School District 1 students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Carlinville Community Unit School District 1?
Carlinville Community Unit School District 1 has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Carlinville Community Unit School District 1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,246 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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