For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 328 students in Gillespie, IL.
The top-ranked public high school in Gillespie, IL is Gillespie High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gillespie, IL public high school have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Gillespie have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Gillespie, 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 Gillespie 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 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Gillespie, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gillespie High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
612 Broadway St
Gillespie, IL 62033
(217) 839-2114
Gillespie, IL 62033
(217) 839-2114
Gr: 9-12 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Gillespie, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Special Education Building (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
412 Oregon St
Gillespie, IL 62033
(217) 839-2116
Gillespie, IL 62033
(217) 839-2116
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Gillespie, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Gillespie, IL include Gillespie High School.
How many public high schools are located in Gillespie?
1 public high schools are located in Gillespie.
What is the racial composition of students in Gillespie?
Gillespie public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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