For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 668 students in Carterville, IL.
The top-ranked public high school in Carterville, IL is Carterville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carterville, IL public high school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Carterville have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public high schools.
Carterville, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Carterville High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Carterville, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carterville High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1415 W Grand Ave
Carterville, IL 62918
(618) 985-2940
Carterville, IL 62918
(618) 985-2940
Gr: 9-12 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Carterville, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Carterville, IL include Carterville High School.
How many public high schools are located in Carterville?
1 public high schools are located in Carterville.
What is the racial composition of students in Carterville?
Carterville public high schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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