📊 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 8 Rated Districts in Hancock County, IL
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hamilton Community Consolidated School District 328 | Hamilton | 6/10 Average | 57th |
| #2 | Carthage Elementary School District 317 | Carthage | 6/10 Average | 50th |
| #3 | Dallas Elementary School District 327 | Dallas City | 5/10 Average | 40th |
| #4 | Illini West High School District 307 | Carthage | 4/10 Below Average | 36th |
| #5 | La Harpe Community School District 347 | La Harpe | 4/10 Below Average | 32nd |
| #6 | Nauvoo-Colusa Community Unit School District 325 | Nauvoo | 2/10 Poor | 17th |
| #7 | Southeastern Community Unit School District 337 | Augusta | 2/10 Poor | 17th |
| #8 | Warsaw Community Unit School District 316 | Warsaw | 2/10 Poor | 15th |
Best School Districts in Hancock County, Illinois (2026)
This page lists the 8 public school districts headquartered in Hancock 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 Hancock 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 Hancock County, Illinois? ▼
Among the 8 rated districts in Hancock County, Illinois, the highest-rated is Hamilton Community Consolidated School District 328 (Hamilton), rated 6/10 (Average) and in the 57th percentile of Illinois districts on IAR 2023–24 reading and math proficiency.
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.