For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 1,797 students in Coles County, IL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Coles County, IL are Oakland High School, Charleston High School and Lerna Bridges. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Coles County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Coles County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Coles County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mattoon High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Coles County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oakland High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
310 Teeter St
Oakland, IL 61943
(217) 346-2118
Oakland, IL 61943
(217) 346-2118
Gr: 9-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Charleston High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1615 Lincoln Ave
Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 639-5000
Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 639-5000
Gr: 9-12 | 795 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Lerna Bridges
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10 Third St
Lerna, IL 62440
(217) 235-4867
Lerna, IL 62440
(217) 235-4867
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Life Academy
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2405 Champaign Ave
Mattoon, IL 61938
(844) 999-9003
Mattoon, IL 61938
(844) 999-9003
Gr: PK-12
Rank: #55.
Mattoon High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2521 Walnut Ave
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 238-7800
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 238-7800
Gr: 9-12 | 888 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
Eastern Il Efe System
Vocational School
121 S 17th St Fl 3
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 258-6283
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 258-6283
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Shelbyville Taoep
Alternative School
730 7th St
Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 348-0151
Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 348-0151
Gr: 6-12
Coles County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Armstrong Center Tmh School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1400 Piatt Ave
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 235-0959
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 235-0959
Gr: PK-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
205 S 32nd St
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 234-7627
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 234-7627
Gr: K-3 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Charleston Bridges (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
730 7th St
Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 348-0151
Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 348-0151
Gr: 6-12
Eastern Il Efedual Credit High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
1617 Lakeland Blvd
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 258-6238
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 258-6238
Gr: 9-12
Humboldt Bridges (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
308 Adams St, Humboldt Bridges
Humboldt, IL 61931
(217) 268-4101
Humboldt, IL 61931
(217) 268-4101
Gr: 6-12
P O Box 37
Humboldt, IL 61931
(217) 856-2116
Humboldt, IL 61931
(217) 856-2116
Gr: K-5 | 142 students Minority enrollment: 3%
P O Box 129
Lerna, IL 62440
(217) 234-9298
Lerna, IL 62440
(217) 234-9298
Gr: K-3 | 54 students
1200 S 17th St
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 234-7626
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 234-7626
Gr: K-3 | 317 students Minority enrollment: 5%
2405 Champaign Ave
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 238-8800
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 238-8800
Gr: 7-12 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
1200 Shelby Ave
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 234-4464
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 234-4464
Gr: PK-3 | 148 students Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Coles County, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Coles County, IL include Oakland High School, Charleston High School and Lerna Bridges.
How many public high schools are located in Coles County?
10 public high schools are located in Coles County.
What is the racial composition of students in Coles County?
Coles County public high schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Coles County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Coles County include: Mattoon High School vs. Charleston High School, Oakland High School vs. Charleston High School, Charleston High School vs. Mattoon High School
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