Top 3 Best Carthage Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 341 students in Carthage, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Carthage, IL are Royals Carthage and Illini West High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carthage, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 32% statewide average). High schools in Carthage have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Carthage, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Illinois average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Illini West 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 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Carthage, IL (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Royals Carthage
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
84 S Madison St
Carthage, IL 62321
(309) 575-3226
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Illini West High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
600 Miller St
Carthage, IL 62321
(217) 357-9607
Grades: 9-12
| 341 students
Rank: n/an/a
Royals Rssp Carthage
Alternative School
84 S Madison St
Carthage, IL 62321
(309) 575-3226
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Carthage, Illinois

Carthage, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
210 S Adams
Carthage, IL 62321
(217) 357-2136
Grades: 9-12
| 264 students
210 S Adams
Carthage, IL 62321
(217) 743-6412
Grades: 4-5
| 124 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Carthage, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Carthage, IL include Royals Carthage and Illini West High School.
How many public high schools are located in Carthage, IL?
3 public high schools are located in Carthage, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Carthage, IL?
Carthage, IL public high schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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