For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 649 students in Goreville Community Unit School District 1. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Goreville Community Unit School District 1 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,394 Schools
# Students
649 Students
1,845,459 Students
# Teachers
43 Teachers
136,638 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Goreville Community Unit School District 1, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#397 out of 865 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50%
Graduation Rate
85%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.05
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
n/a
28%
% Black
1%
17%
% White
98%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,746 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,663 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,746
$22,423
Spending / Student
$14,663
$21,662
Best Goreville Community Unit School District 1 Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Goreville Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 S Ferne Clyffe Rd
Goreville, IL 62939
(618) 995-2142
Goreville, IL 62939
(618) 995-2142
Gr: PK-8 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Goreville High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 S Ferne Clyffe Rd
Goreville, IL 62939
(618) 995-2142
Goreville, IL 62939
(618) 995-2142
Gr: 9-12 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Goreville Community Unit School District 1?
Goreville Community Unit School District 1 manages 2 public schools serving 649 students.
What is the rank of Goreville Community Unit School District 1?
Goreville Community Unit School District 1 is ranked #389 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Goreville Community Unit School District 1?
98% of Goreville Community Unit School District 1 students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Goreville Community Unit School District 1?
Goreville Community Unit School District 1 has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Goreville Community Unit School District 1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,663 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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