📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (IAR 2023–24), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
All 12 Rated Districts in Clinton County, IL
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Aviston School District 21 | Aviston | 10/10 Excellent | 98th |
| #2 | Damiansville School District 62 | Damiansville | 10/10 Excellent | 98th |
| #3 | Bartelso School District 57 | Bartelso | 10/10 Excellent | 97th |
| #4 | Albers School District 63 | Albers | 10/10 Excellent | 94th |
| #5 | Germantown School District 60 | Germantown | 10/10 Excellent | 93rd |
| #6 | St. Rose School District 14-15 | St. Rose | 9/10 Excellent | 88th |
| #7 | Central Community High School District 71 | Breese | 9/10 Excellent | 82nd |
| #8 | Wesclin Community Unit School District 3 | Trenton | 9/10 Excellent | 80th |
| #9 | Breese School District 12 | Breese | 8/10 Good | 74th |
| #10 | Carlyle Community Unit School District 1 | Carlyle | 6/10 Average | 58th |
| #11 | North Wamac School District 186 | Centralia | 5/10 Average | 45th |
| #12 | Willow Grove School District 46 | Centralia | 5/10 Average | 43rd |
Best School Districts in Clinton County, Illinois (2026)
This page lists the 12 public school districts headquartered in Clinton County, Illinois that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using IAR 2023–24 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in Illinois, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Clinton County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Clinton County, Illinois? ▼
Among the 12 rated districts in Clinton County, Illinois, 2 share the top position at 10/10 (Excellent), 98th percentile of Illinois districts on IAR 2023–24 reading and math proficiency: Aviston School District 21 (Aviston); Damiansville School District 62 (Damiansville).
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (IAR 2023–24), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in Illinois and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.