Top Johnson County Public Schools
- For the 2021 school year, there are 8 public schools in Johnson County, IL, serving 1,970 students. Johnson County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Illinois.
- Johnson County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Johnson County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
- The top ranked public schools in Johnson County, IL are Vienna Elementary School District 55, Lick Creek Elementary School and Goreville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Illinois public school average of 15:1.
Top Johnson County Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Vienna Elementary School District 55 Math: 25% | Reading: 49%Rank:7/Top 50%Po Box 42710
Vienna, IL 62995
(618) 658-8638
Grades: PK-8 | 423 students
- Lick Creek Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:6/Top 50%7355 Lick Creek Rd10
Buncombe, IL 62912
(618) 833-2545
Grades: PK-8 | 147 students
- Goreville Elementary School Math: 20% | Reading: 37%Rank:5/Bottom 50%201 S Ferne Clyffe10
Goreville, IL 62939
(618) 995-2142
Grades: PK-8 | 407 students
- Cypress Elementary School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-39%Rank:5/Bottom 50%4580 Mount Pisgah Rd10
Cypress, IL 62923
(618) 657-2525
Grades: PK-8 | 117 students
- Vienna High School Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:4/Bottom 50%601 N 1st St10
Vienna, IL 62995
(618) 658-4461
Grades: 9-12 | 380 students
-
- Goreville High School Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%Rank:4/Bottom 50%201 S Ferne Clyffe10
Goreville, IL 62939
(618) 995-2142
Grades: 9-12 | 190 students
- New Simpson Hill District 32 Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:2/Bottom 50%95 Tunnel Hill Rd10
Ozark, IL 62972
(618) 658-8536
Grades: PK-8 | 244 students
- Buncombe Consolidated School Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%Rank:2/Bottom 50%Po Box 4010
Buncombe, IL 62912
(618) 658-8830
Grades: K-8 | 62 students
Recent Articles
In light of an upcoming study on Montessori education in South Carolina, as well as the growing popularity of the Montessori Method in public charter schools, we’ll take a look at the principles behind Montessori education and whether it is an effective method for preparing some students for the professional world or higher education.
Across the nation, city mayors have increased their role and control over the local public school system. Learn about the controversies and the ramifications of mayoral control.
In light of all the finger-pointing occurring in the education reform movement, we’ll look at the good and bad of teachers unions – and whether these organizations really work in favor of students and/or teachers.