For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 296 students in South Fork SD 14 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in South Fork SD 14 School District have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
296 Students
1,881,773 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
136,664 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
South Fork SD 14 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 60-79% has decreased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#820 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
50%
Graduation Rate
60-79%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.70
# American Indian Students
1 Student
4,556 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
103,630 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
12 Students
517,685 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
28%
# Black Students
n/a
303,129 Students
% Black Students
n/a
16%
# White Students
263 Students
837,178 Students
% White Students
89%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,684 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
19 Students
78,057 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
35
79,660
# Students in K Grade:
20
120,716
# Students in 1st Grade:
15
126,380
# Students in 2nd Grade:
21
167,371
# Students in 3rd Grade:
20
130,316
# Students in 4th Grade:
26
130,337
# Students in 5th Grade:
23
129,914
# Students in 6th Grade:
18
132,189
# Students in 7th Grade:
21
135,696
# Students in 8th Grade:
20
137,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
19
149,483
# Students in 10th Grade:
29
150,499
# Students in 11th Grade:
13
146,819
# Students in 12th Grade:
16
144,755
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,274 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,128 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,274
$21,990
Spending / Student
$15,128
$21,244
Best South Fork SD 14 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Fork Elementary School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
550 Prairie Street
Kincaid, IL 62540
(217) 237-4331
Kincaid, IL 62540
(217) 237-4331
Grades: PK-5
| 160 students
Rank: #22.
South Fork Jr Sr High School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
612 Dial Street
Kincaid, IL 62540
(217) 237-4333
Kincaid, IL 62540
(217) 237-4333
Grades: 6-12
| 136 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Fork SD 14 School District?
South Fork SD 14 School District manages 2 public schools serving 296 students.
What is the rank of South Fork SD 14 School District?
South Fork SD 14 School District is ranked #821 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in South Fork SD 14 School District?
89% of South Fork SD 14 School District students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Fork SD 14 School District?
South Fork SD 14 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is South Fork SD 14 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,128 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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