📊 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 →
7 Rated Districts in the Decatur, IL Metro Area
IAR 2023–24 · percentile among Illinois districts
| Metro Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Warrensburg-Latham Community Unit District 11 | Warrensburg | 8/10 Good | 77th |
| #2 | Maroa-Forsyth Community Unit School District 2 | Forsyth | 8/10 Good | 76th |
| #3 | Mount Zion Community Unit School District 3 | Mt Zion | 7/10 Good | 62nd |
| #4 | Meridian Community Unit School District 15 | Macon | 5/10 Average | 45th |
| #5 | Argenta-Oreana Community Unit School District 1 | Argenta | 5/10 Average | 42nd |
| #6 | Sangamon Valley Community Unit School District 9 | Niantic | 4/10 Below Average | 30th |
| #7 | Decatur School District 61 | Decatur | 1/10 Poor | 1st |
Best School Districts in the Decatur, IL Metro Area (2026)
Counties are assigned to metropolitan areas using the U.S. Census Bureau's 2023 delineation, and each district is placed in the county of its NCES directory listing. Ratings come from IAR 2023–24 (Illinois) and are percentile-ranked within the district's own state. Always confirm your assignment by address.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in the Decatur, IL metro area? ▼
Among the 7 rated districts in the Decatur, IL metro area, the highest-rated is Warrensburg-Latham Community Unit District 11 (Warrensburg), rated 8/10 (Good) and in the 77th 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, percentile-ranked against all rated districts in its state and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.