For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 1,864 students in Coles County, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Coles County, IL are Oakland High School, Charleston High School and Mattoon High School. 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 18% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 32% statewide average). High schools in Coles County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Coles County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Illinois average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mattoon High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Coles County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oakland High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
310 Teeter St
Oakland, IL 61943
(217) 346-2118
Oakland, IL 61943
(217) 346-2118
Grades: 9-12
| 70 students
Rank: #22.
Charleston High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1615 Lincoln Ave
Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 639-5000
Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 639-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 806 students
Rank: #33.
Mattoon High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2521 Walnut Ave
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 238-7800
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 238-7800
Grades: 9-12
| 988 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Lerna Bridges
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Po Box 129
Lerna, IL 62440
(217) 235-4867
Lerna, IL 62440
(217) 235-4867
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Life Academy
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2405 Champaign Ave
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 348-7704
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 348-7704
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: #66.
Pathways Roe 11
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
730 7th St, Jerald Calandrilla
Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 348-0151
Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 348-0151
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Eastern Il Efe System
Vocational School
1617 Lake Land Blvd
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 258-6283
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 258-6283
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Humboldt Bridges
Alternative School
308 Adams St, Humboldt Bridges
Humboldt, IL 61931
(217) 268-4101
Humboldt, IL 61931
(217) 268-4101
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Coles County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Armstrong Center Tmh School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1400 Piatt Ave
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 235-0959
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 235-0959
Grades: PK-12
| 130 students
205 S 32nd St
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 234-7627
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 234-7627
Grades: K-3
| 311 students
Charleston Bridges (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
730 7th St
Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 348-0151
Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 348-0151
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
P O Box 37
Humboldt, IL 61931
(217) 856-2116
Humboldt, IL 61931
(217) 856-2116
Grades: K-5
| 142 students
P O Box 129
Lerna, IL 62440
(217) 234-9298
Lerna, IL 62440
(217) 234-9298
Grades: K-3
| 54 students
1200 S 17th St
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 234-7626
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 234-7626
Grades: K-3
| 317 students
2405 Champaign Ave
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 238-8800
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 238-8800
Grades: 7-12
| 163 students
1200 Shelby Ave
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 234-4464
Mattoon, IL 61938
(217) 234-4464
Grades: PK-3
| 148 students
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 Mattoon High School.
How many public high schools are located in Coles County, IL?
8 public high schools are located in Coles County, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Coles County, IL?
Coles County, IL public high schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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