Best Hamilton County Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 472 students in Hamilton County, IL.

The top-ranked public high school in Hamilton County, IL is Hamilton County Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Hamilton County, IL public high school have an score of 20% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and score of 38% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Hamilton County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public high schools.

Hamilton County, IL public high school have a of 82%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Hamilton County Jr/sr 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 3% 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 Hamilton County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Hamilton County Jr/sr High School

(Math: 20% | Reading: 38%)
:

Top 50%

1 Fox Ln
Mc Leansboro, IL 62859
(618) 643-2328

Gr: 7-12 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Hamilton County, IL

Hamilton County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Beaver Creek Elementary School (Closed 2005)

R R 3
Mc Leansboro, IL 62859
(618) 757-2262

Gr: K-6 | 122 students

Dale Elementary School (Closed 2004)

P O Box 136
Dale, IL 62829
(618) 773-4266

Gr: K-6 | 115 students Minority enrollment: 1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Hamilton County, IL?

The top-ranked public high schools in Hamilton County, IL include Hamilton County Jr/sr High School.

How many public high schools are located in Hamilton County?

1 public high schools are located in Hamilton County.

What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton County?

Hamilton County public high schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).