Best Douglas County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,084 students in Douglas County, IL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Douglas County, IL are Arthur-lovington-atwood-hammond, Tuscola High School and Arcola High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Douglas County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Douglas County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Douglas County, 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 Arcola High School, with ≥95% 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 Douglas County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Arthur-lovington-atwood-hammond
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
301 E Columbia St
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 543-2146
Gr: 9-12 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Tuscola High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
500 S Prairie St
Tuscola, IL 61953
(217) 253-2377
Gr: 9-12 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Arcola High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
351 W Washington St
Arcola, IL 61910
(217) 268-4962
Gr: 7-12 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
Villa Grove High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
400 N Sycamore St
Villa Grove, IL 61956
(217) 832-2321
Gr: 9-12 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Douglas County, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Douglas County, IL include Arthur-lovington-atwood-hammond, Tuscola High School and Arcola High School.
How many public high schools are located in Douglas County?
4 public high schools are located in Douglas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Douglas County?
Douglas County 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).
Which public high schools in Douglas County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Douglas County include: Villa Grove High School vs. Tuscola High School, Tuscola High School vs. Villa Grove High School

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