For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 2,357 students in Effingham County, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Effingham County, IL are Tristar Safe Sch Program, Teutopolis High School and Dieterich Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Effingham County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 32% statewide average). High schools in Effingham County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Effingham County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Illinois average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Teutopolis 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 9% 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 Effingham County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tristar Safe Sch Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
900 W Edgar Ave
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 342-2865
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 342-2865
Grades: 6-9
| 0 students
Rank: #22.
Teutopolis High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
801 W Main St
Teutopolis, IL 62467
(217) 857-3139
Teutopolis, IL 62467
(217) 857-3139
Grades: 9-12
| 333 students
Rank: #33.
Dieterich Jr/sr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Po Box 187
Dieterich, IL 62424
(217) 925-5247
Dieterich, IL 62424
(217) 925-5247
Grades: 7-12
| 238 students
Rank: #44.
Effingham High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1301 W Grove Ave
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1100
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1100
Grades: 9-12
| 799 students
Rank: #55.
Altamont High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7 S Ewing St
Altamont, IL 62411
(618) 483-6194
Altamont, IL 62411
(618) 483-6194
Grades: 9-12
| 251 students
Rank: #66.
Effingham Junior High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 S Henrietta St
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1300
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1300
Grades: 6-9
| 561 students
Rank: #77.
Beecher City Jr-sr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
438 E State Highway 33
Beecher City, IL 62414
(618) 487-5100
Beecher City, IL 62414
(618) 487-5100
Grades: 6-12
| 175 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Aspire Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 W Edgar Ave
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 342-2865
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 342-2865
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Fresh Start Treatment & Learning
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
215 N 1st St
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 342-6161
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 342-6161
Grades: K-12
| 0 students
Effingham County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
19970 E 1000th Ave
Dieterich, IL 62424
(217) 925-5569
Dieterich, IL 62424
(217) 925-5569
Grades: 1-6
| 72 students
710 Indiana St
Edgewood, IL 62426
(217) 540-1527
Edgewood, IL 62426
(217) 540-1527
Grades: K-4
| 60 students
20117 N 1525th St
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 844-3343
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 844-3343
Grades: 3-6
| 66 students
5251 East 1800th Ave
Montrose, IL 62445
(217) 683-2622
Montrose, IL 62445
(217) 683-2622
Grades: K-6
| 143 students
304 South West St
Shumway, IL 62461
(217) 868-2788
Shumway, IL 62461
(217) 868-2788
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
900 W Edgar Ave
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1570
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1570
Grades: 1-2
| 121 students
900 West Edgar Ave
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1380
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1380
Grades: PK
| 23 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Effingham County, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Effingham County, IL include Tristar Safe Sch Program, Teutopolis High School and Dieterich Jr/sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Effingham County, IL?
9 public high schools are located in Effingham County, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Effingham County, IL?
Effingham County, IL public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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