For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,239 students in Riverton Community Unit School District 14. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Riverton Community Unit School District 14 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,395 Schools
# Students
1,239 Students
1,881,779 Students
# Teachers
96 Teachers
136,648 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Riverton Community Unit School District 14, 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 82% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#706 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Graduation Rate
82%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
2%
28%
% Black
6%
16%
% White
86%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,676 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,135 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$29 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,676
$21,990
Spending / Student
$23,135
$21,244
Best Riverton Community Unit School District 14 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverton High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
841 N 3rd St
Riverton, IL 62561
(217) 629-6003
Riverton, IL 62561
(217) 629-6003
Gr: 9-12 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Riverton Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1014 E Lincoln St
Riverton, IL 62561
(217) 629-6002
Riverton, IL 62561
(217) 629-6002
Gr: 5-8 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Riverton Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
209 N 7th St
Riverton, IL 62561
(217) 629-6001
Riverton, IL 62561
(217) 629-6001
Gr: PK-4 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Riverton Community Unit School District 14?
Riverton Community Unit School District 14 manages 3 public schools serving 1,239 students.
What is the rank of Riverton Community Unit School District 14?
Riverton Community Unit School District 14 is ranked #712 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Riverton Community Unit School District 14?
86% of Riverton Community Unit School District 14 students are White, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Riverton Community Unit School District 14?
Riverton Community Unit School District 14 has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Riverton Community Unit School District 14's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,135 is higher than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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