Serving 166 students in grades 9-12, Goreville High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 166 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Goreville High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Goreville school district, covering approximately 60.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the zone takes about 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 4.6 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 6.7 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Goreville High School's student population of 166 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
166 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Goreville High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Goreville High School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2535 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
Hispanic
1%
29%
Black
1%
16%
White
96%
45%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.7%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Gold Circle
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Goreville High School's ranking?
Goreville High School is ranked #2535 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are Goreville High School often compared to?
Goreville High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vienna High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Goreville High School?
The graduation rate of Goreville High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87.6%.
How many students attend Goreville High School?
166 students attend Goreville High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Goreville High School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Goreville High School?
Goreville High School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Goreville High School offer ?
Goreville High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Goreville High School part of?
Goreville High School is part of Goreville Cud 1 School District.
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