Best Harrisburg Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 596 students in Harrisburg, IL.
The top ranked public high school in Harrisburg, IL is 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 5% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 32% 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 88%, which is equal to the Illinois average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is School District 428 Iyc-hrb, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Harrisburg, IL (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harrisburg High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
333 W College St
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Grades: 9-12
| 573 students
Rank: n/an/a
School District 428 Iyc-hrb
Alternative School
1201 W Poplar St
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 252-8681
Grades: 7-12
| 23 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Harrisburg, Illinois

Harrisburg, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
24 S Vine St
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7622
Grades: 6-12
| 9 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Harrisburg, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Harrisburg, IL include Harrisburg High School.
How many public high schools are located in Harrisburg, IL?
2 public high schools are located in Harrisburg, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Harrisburg, IL?
Harrisburg, IL public high schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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