For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 419 students in Carmi, IL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Carmi, 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.
Carmi, IL public high schools 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 Carmi have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Carmi, IL public high school 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 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Carmi, IL (2026)
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 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Carmi, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Carmi, IL include Carmi-white County High School and Brownsville Attendance Center.
How many public high schools are located in Carmi?
2 public high schools are located in Carmi.
What is the racial composition of students in Carmi?
Carmi public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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