For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 136 students in 62540, IL.
The top ranked public high school in 62540, IL is South Fork Jr Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 62540 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in 62540, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 62540 have a Graduation Rate of 69%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South Fork Jr Sr High School, with 60-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62540, IL Public High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Fork Jr Sr High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
612 Dial Street
Kincaid, IL 62540
(217) 237-4333
Kincaid, IL 62540
(217) 237-4333
Gr: 6-12 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 62540, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in 62540, IL include South Fork Jr Sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in 62540?
1 public high schools are located in 62540.
What is the racial composition of students in 62540?
62540 public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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