For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 218 students in Calhoun County, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Calhoun County, IL are Brussels High School and Calhoun High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Calhoun County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Calhoun County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Calhoun County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 76%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Calhoun High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Calhoun County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brussels High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
128 School St
Brussels, IL 62013
(618) 883-2131
Brussels, IL 62013
(618) 883-2131
Gr: 7-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Calhoun High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 Calhoun Ave
Hardin, IL 62047
(618) 576-2229
Hardin, IL 62047
(618) 576-2229
Gr: 9-12 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Calhoun County, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Calhoun County, IL include Brussels High School and Calhoun High School.
How many public high schools are located in Calhoun County?
2 public high schools are located in Calhoun County.
What is the racial composition of students in Calhoun County?
Calhoun County public high schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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