For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 889 students in Sullivan Community Unit School District 300. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Sullivan Community Unit School District 300 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% 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
2 Schools
4,392 Schools
# Students
889 Students
1,845,447 Students
# Teachers
55 Teachers
136,636 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Sullivan Community Unit School District 300, 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 decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#449 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
50%
Graduation Rate
87%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
2%
28%
% Black
1%
17%
% White
94%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,736 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has grown by 46% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,602 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has grown by 55% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,736
$22,423
Spending / Student
$17,602
$21,662
Best Sullivan Community Unit School District 300 Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sullivan Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
910 N Graham St
Sullivan, IL 61951
(217) 728-2321
Sullivan, IL 61951
(217) 728-2321
Gr: PK-5 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Sullivan High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
725 N Main St
Sullivan, IL 61951
(217) 728-8311
Sullivan, IL 61951
(217) 728-8311
Gr: 9-12 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sullivan Community Unit School District 300?
Sullivan Community Unit School District 300 manages 2 public schools serving 889 students.
What is the rank of Sullivan Community Unit School District 300?
Sullivan Community Unit School District 300 is ranked #386 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Sullivan Community Unit School District 300?
94% of Sullivan Community Unit School District 300 students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sullivan Community Unit School District 300?
Sullivan Community Unit School District 300 has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Sullivan Community Unit School District 300's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,602 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has grown by 55% over four school years.
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