For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 1,687 students in Franklin County, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Franklin County, IL are Sesser-valier High School, Benton Cons High School and Thompsonville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 32% statewide average). High schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Franklin County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Illinois average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Benton Cons High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Franklin County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sesser-valier High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4626 State Highway 154
Sesser, IL 62884
(618) 625-5105
Sesser, IL 62884
(618) 625-5105
Grades: 9-12
| 189 students
Rank: #22.
Benton Cons High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
511 E Main St
Benton, IL 62812
(618) 439-3103
Benton, IL 62812
(618) 439-3103
Grades: 9-12
| 588 students
Rank: #33.
Thompsonville High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
21191 Shawneetown Rd
Thompsonville, IL 62890
(618) 627-2446
Thompsonville, IL 62890
(618) 627-2446
Grades: 9-12
| 99 students
Rank: #44.
Zeigler-royalton High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Po Box 38
Zeigler, IL 62999
(618) 596-5841
Zeigler, IL 62999
(618) 596-5841
Grades: 9-12
| 146 students
Rank: #55.
Frankfort Community High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 E Main St
West Frankfort, IL 62896
(618) 932-3126
West Frankfort, IL 62896
(618) 932-3126
Grades: 9-12
| 429 students
Rank: #66.
Christopher High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Bearcat Dr
Christopher, IL 62822
(618) 724-9461
Christopher, IL 62822
(618) 724-9461
Grades: 9-12
| 236 students
Rank: n/an/a
Echo Juvenile Detention Ctr Program
Alternative School
409 E Washington St
Benton, IL 62812
(618) 983-6628
Benton, IL 62812
(618) 983-6628
Grades: 4-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Franklin Co Detention Center 9-12
Alternative School
409 E Washington St
Benton, IL 62812
(618) 438-2222
Benton, IL 62812
(618) 438-2222
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Franklin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
501 S Snider St
Christopher, IL 62822
(618) 724-7604
Christopher, IL 62822
(618) 724-7604
Grades: 6-8
| 159 students
1000 Forrest St
Benton, IL 62812
(618) 438-4011
Benton, IL 62812
(618) 438-4011
Grades: 5-8
| 495 students
6612 1st East St
Logan, IL 62856
(618) 439-4163
Logan, IL 62856
(618) 439-4163
Grades: K-8
| 41 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Franklin County, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Franklin County, IL include Sesser-valier High School, Benton Cons High School and Thompsonville High School.
How many public high schools are located in Franklin County, IL?
8 public high schools are located in Franklin County, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County, IL?
Franklin County, IL public high schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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