For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 405 students in 62821, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in 62821, IL are Carmi-white County High School and Brownsville Attendance Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 62821 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in 62821, IL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 62821 have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Carmi-white County 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 Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62821, IL Public High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carmi-white County High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 W Main St
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 382-4661
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 382-4661
Gr: 9-12 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Brownsville Attendance Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1187 County Road 700 E
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 265-3256
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 265-3256
Gr: 1-12
Rank: n/an/a
Roe 20 Learning Alt Branch School
Alternative School
314 E Cherry St Ste 1
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 387-0107
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 387-0107
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 62821, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in 62821, IL include Carmi-white County High School and Brownsville Attendance Center.
How many public high schools are located in 62821?
3 public high schools are located in 62821.
What is the racial composition of students in 62821?
62821 public high schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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