For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 472 students in Hamilton County, IL.
The top-ranked public high school in Hamilton County, IL is Hamilton County Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamilton County, IL public high school have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Hamilton County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public high schools.
Hamilton County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hamilton County Jr/sr High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 3% 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 Hamilton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hamilton County Jr/sr High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Fox Ln
Mc Leansboro, IL 62859
(618) 643-2328
Mc Leansboro, IL 62859
(618) 643-2328
Gr: 7-12 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Hamilton County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
R R 3
Mc Leansboro, IL 62859
(618) 757-2262
Mc Leansboro, IL 62859
(618) 757-2262
Gr: K-6 | 122 students
P O Box 136
Dale, IL 62829
(618) 773-4266
Dale, IL 62829
(618) 773-4266
Gr: K-6 | 115 students Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Hamilton County, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Hamilton County, IL include Hamilton County Jr/sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hamilton County?
1 public high schools are located in Hamilton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton County?
Hamilton County public high schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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