For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 589 students in Calhoun County, IL (there are 2 private schools, serving 147 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in Calhoun County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Calhoun County, IL are Brussels Grade School, Brussels High School and Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Calhoun County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Calhoun County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Calhoun County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Brussels Grade School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
128 School St
Brussels, IL 62013
(618) 883-2131
Brussels, IL 62013
(618) 883-2131
Gr: K-6 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Brussels High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
128 School St
Brussels, IL 62013
(618) 883-2131
Brussels, IL 62013
(618) 883-2131
Gr: 7-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
52 Poor Farm Hollow Rd
Hardin, IL 62047
(618) 576-2341
Hardin, IL 62047
(618) 576-2341
Gr: PK-8 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Calhoun High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 Calhoun Ave
Hardin, IL 62047
(618) 576-2229
Hardin, IL 62047
(618) 576-2229
Gr: 9-12 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Calhoun County, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Calhoun County, IL include Brussels Grade School, Brussels High School and Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High School.
How many public schools are located in Calhoun County?
4 public schools are located in Calhoun County.
What percentage of students in Calhoun County go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in Calhoun County are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Calhoun County?
Calhoun County public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Calhoun County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Calhoun County include: Brussels High School vs. Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High School, Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High School vs. Brussels High School
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