📊 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 Macoupin County, IL
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Carlinville Community Unit School District 1 | Carlinville | 8/10 Good | 75th |
| #2 | Staunton Community Unit School District 6 | Staunton | 8/10 Good | 72nd |
| #3 | Southwestern Community Unit School District 9 | Brighton | 7/10 Good | 62nd |
| #4 | Gillespie Community Unit School District 7 | Gillespie | 6/10 Average | 53rd |
| #5 | Mount Olive Community Unit School District 5 | Mount Olive | 5/10 Average | 48th |
| #6 | North Mac Community Unit School District 34 | Girard | 4/10 Below Average | 34th |
| #7 | Bunker Hill Community Unit School District 8 | Bunker Hill | 3/10 Below Average | 25th |
| #8 | Northwestern Community Unit School District 2 | Palmyra | 2/10 Poor | 19th |
Best School Districts in Macoupin County, Illinois (2026)
This page lists the 8 public school districts headquartered in Macoupin 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 Macoupin 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 Macoupin County, Illinois? ▼
Among the 8 rated districts in Macoupin County, Illinois, the highest-rated is Carlinville Community Unit School District 1 (Carlinville), rated 8/10 (Good) and in the 75th 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.