For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 576 students in Harrisburg, IL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Harrisburg, IL are School District 428 Iyc-hrb and Harrisburg High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harrisburg, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Harrisburg have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Harrisburg, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is School District 428 Iyc-hrb, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Harrisburg, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
School District 428 Iyc-hrb
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1201 W Poplar St
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 252-8681
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 252-8681
Gr: 7-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Harrisburg High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
333 W College St
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Gr: 9-12 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Harrisburg, Illinois 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Learning Alternative Branch Harrisburg (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
24 S Vine St
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7622
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7622
Gr: 6-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Harrisburg, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Harrisburg, IL include School District 428 Iyc-hrb and Harrisburg High School.
How many public high schools are located in Harrisburg?
2 public high schools are located in Harrisburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Harrisburg?
Harrisburg public high schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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