Top Rankings
Triad CUSD 2 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,005 students in Triad CUSD 2 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Triad CUSD 2 School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (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 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
6 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
4,005 Students
1,881,779 Students
# Teachers
251 Teachers
136,665 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Triad CUSD 2 School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 97% has increased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#168 out of 865 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
50%
Graduation Rate
97%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
3%
28%
% Black
2%
16%
% White
90%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,626 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,728 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$63 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$59 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,626
$21,990
Spending / Student
$14,728
$21,244
Best Triad CUSD 2 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
St. Jacob Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
305 Jacob St
Saint Jacob, IL 62281
(618) 644-2541
Saint Jacob, IL 62281
(618) 644-2541
Grades: PK-5
| 239 students
Rank: #22.
Marine Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
725 W Division St
Marine, IL 62061
(618) 667-5404
Marine, IL 62061
(618) 667-5404
Grades: K-5
| 132 students
Rank: #33.
Triad Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9539 Us Highway 40
Saint Jacob, IL 62281
(618) 644-5511
Saint Jacob, IL 62281
(618) 644-5511
Grades: 6-8
| 948 students
Rank: #44.
C A Henning School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
520 E Us Highway 40
Troy, IL 62294
(618) 667-5401
Troy, IL 62294
(618) 667-5401
Grades: PK-5
| 747 students
Rank: #55.
Triad High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
703 E Us Highway 40
Troy, IL 62294
(618) 667-5409
Troy, IL 62294
(618) 667-5409
Grades: 9-12
| 1,188 students
Rank: #66.
Silver Creek Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
209 N Dewey St
Troy, IL 62294
(618) 667-5403
Troy, IL 62294
(618) 667-5403
Grades: PK-5
| 751 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Triad CUSD 2 School District?
Triad CUSD 2 School District manages 6 public schools serving 4,005 students.
What is the rank of Triad CUSD 2 School District?
Triad CUSD 2 School District is ranked #172 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Triad CUSD 2 School District?
90% of Triad CUSD 2 School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Triad CUSD 2 School District?
Triad CUSD 2 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Triad CUSD 2 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,728 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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