For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 1,827 students in Marion County, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Marion County, IL are Patoka Sr High School, Safe School Program Centralia and Centralia High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marion County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 32% statewide average). High schools in Marion County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Marion County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Illinois average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Salem Community High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Marion County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Patoka Sr High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1220 Kinoka Rd
Patoka, IL 62875
(618) 432-5440
Patoka, IL 62875
(618) 432-5440
Grades: 9-12
| 67 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Safe School Program Centralia
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
501 N Elm St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 918-2733
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 918-2733
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Centralia High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2100 E Calumet St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-7391
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-7391
Grades: 9-12
| 864 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Salem Community High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1200 N Broadway Ave
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-0727
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-0727
Grades: 9-12
| 701 students
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Centralia Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 N Elm St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 918-2733
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 918-2733
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Odin Attendance Center 9-12
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
102 S Merritt St
Odin, IL 62870
(618) 775-8266
Odin, IL 62870
(618) 775-8266
Grades: 9-12
| 80 students
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Sandoval Sr High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
859 W Missouri Ave
Sandoval, IL 62882
(618) 247-3361
Sandoval, IL 62882
(618) 247-3361
Grades: 9-12
| 115 students
Marion County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
315 S Maple St
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-7701
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-7701
Grades: PK-K
| 97 students
Centralia Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
9330 Shattuc Rd
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 533-4111
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 533-4111
Grades: 12
| n/a students
900 S Pine St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Grades: 5-8
| 534 students
Clntonmrnwshngtn Truant Alternative School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
200 East Schwartz St
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 533-3935
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 533-3935
Grades: 7-12
| 2 students
1101 S Locust St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Grades: K
| 130 students
Hudelson Education Center (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
P.O. Box 548,
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-9312
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-9312
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
200 South Pine St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 533-7120
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 533-7120
Grades: 4
| 146 students
Marclinwash County Ctes High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
200 East Schwartz St
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-6385
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-6385
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
102 South Merritt St
Odin, IL 62870
(618) 775-8266
Odin, IL 62870
(618) 775-8266
Grades: PK-8
| 232 students
102 South Merritt St
Odin, IL 62870
(618) 775-8266
Odin, IL 62870
(618) 775-8266
Grades: 9-12
| 78 students
3185 Selmaville Road
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-0806
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-0806
Grades: 5-8
| 109 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Marion County, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Marion County, IL include Patoka Sr High School, Safe School Program Centralia and Centralia High School.
How many public high schools are located in Marion County, IL?
7 public high schools are located in Marion County, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Marion County, IL?
Marion County, IL public high schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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