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A-C Central Community Unit School District 262 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 328 students in A-C Central Community Unit School District 262. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in A-C Central Community Unit School District 262 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,391 Schools
# Students
328 Students
1,844,930 Students
# Teachers
35 Teachers
136,596 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
A-C Central Community Unit School District 262, which is ranked within the bottom 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 90% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#446 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
87%
Diversity Score
0.10
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
2%
28%
% Black
1%
17%
% White
95%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
The revenue/student of $23,235 is higher than the state median of $22,430. The school district revenue/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,006 is less than the state median of $21,668. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,235
$22,430
Spending / Student
$21,006
$21,668
Best A-C Central Community Unit School District 262 Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
A-c Central Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
191 S Bluff St
Chandlerville, IL 62627
(217) 458-2224
Chandlerville, IL 62627
(217) 458-2224
Gr: PK-4 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
A-c Central High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 W Buchanan St
Ashland, IL 62612
(217) 476-3312
Ashland, IL 62612
(217) 476-3312
Gr: 9-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
A-c Central Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 W Buchanan St
Ashland, IL 62612
(217) 476-3312
Ashland, IL 62612
(217) 476-3312
Gr: 5-8 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to A-C Central Community Unit School District 262?
A-C Central Community Unit School District 262 manages 3 public schools serving 328 students.
What is the rank of A-C Central Community Unit School District 262?
A-C Central Community Unit School District 262 is ranked #446 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in A-C Central Community Unit School District 262?
95% of A-C Central Community Unit School District 262 students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of A-C Central Community Unit School District 262?
A-C Central Community Unit School District 262 has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is A-C Central Community Unit School District 262's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,006 is less than the state median of $21,668. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
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