📊 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 7 Rated Districts in Wayne County, IL
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New Hope Community Consolidated School District 6 | Fairfield | 10/10 Excellent | 97th |
| #2 | Jasper Community Consolidated School District 17 | Fairfield | 9/10 Excellent | 89th |
| #3 | Wayne City Community Unit School District 100 | Wayne City | 9/10 Excellent | 86th |
| #4 | North Wayne Community Unit School District 200 | Cisne | 7/10 Good | 63rd |
| #5 | Fairfield Public School District 112 | Fairfield | 6/10 Average | 55th |
| #6 | Fairfield Community High School District 225 | Fairfield | 3/10 Below Average | 20th |
| #7 | Geff Community Consolidated School District 14 | Geff | 2/10 Poor | 18th |
Best School Districts in Wayne County, Illinois (2026)
This page lists the 7 public school districts headquartered in Wayne 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 Wayne 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 Wayne County, Illinois? ▼
Among the 7 rated districts in Wayne County, Illinois, the highest-rated is New Hope Community Consolidated School District 6 (Fairfield), rated 10/10 (Excellent) and in the 97th 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.