Best Du Quoin Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 397 students in Du Quoin, IL.
The top-ranked public high school in Du Quoin, IL is Du Quoin High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Du Quoin, 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 12% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Du Quoin have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Du Quoin, 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 Du Quoin 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 15% 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 Du Quoin, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Du Quoin High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
500 E South St
Du Quoin, IL 62832
(618) 542-4744
Gr: 9-12 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
Project Soar
Alternative School
500 E South St
Du Quoin, IL 62832
(618) 687-7290
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Du Quoin, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Du Quoin, IL include Du Quoin High School.
How many public high schools are located in Du Quoin?
2 public high schools are located in Du Quoin.
What is the racial composition of students in Du Quoin?
Du Quoin public high schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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