For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,066 students in Johnston City Community Unit School District 1. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Johnston City Community Unit School District 1 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,392 Schools
# Students
1,066 Students
1,845,447 Students
# Teachers
82 Teachers
136,636 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Johnston City Community Unit School District 1, which is ranked within the bottom 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 82% has increased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#685 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
50%
Graduation Rate
82%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
4%
28%
% Black
1%
17%
% White
90%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,789 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,167 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,789
$22,423
Spending / Student
$15,167
$21,662
Best Johnston City Community Unit School District 1 Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Johnston City High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Jefferson Ave
Johnston City, IL 62951
(618) 983-4700
Johnston City, IL 62951
(618) 983-4700
Gr: 9-12 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
20163 Corinth Rd
Pittsburg, IL 62974
(618) 982-2130
Pittsburg, IL 62974
(618) 982-2130
Gr: 3-4 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1108 Grand Ave
Johnston City, IL 62951
(618) 983-7561
Johnston City, IL 62951
(618) 983-7561
Gr: PK-2 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 E 12th St
Johnston City, IL 62951
(618) 983-7581
Johnston City, IL 62951
(618) 983-7581
Gr: 5-8 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Johnston City Community Unit School District 1?
Johnston City Community Unit School District 1 manages 4 public schools serving 1,066 students.
What is the rank of Johnston City Community Unit School District 1?
Johnston City Community Unit School District 1 is ranked #701 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Johnston City Community Unit School District 1?
90% of Johnston City Community Unit School District 1 students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Johnston City Community Unit School District 1?
Johnston City 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 Johnston City Community Unit School District 1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,167 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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