For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 193 students in Hamilton, IL.
The top-ranked public high school in Hamilton, IL is Hamilton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamilton, 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 15% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Hamilton have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Hamilton, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hamilton High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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 Hamilton, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hamilton High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Keokuk St
Hamilton, IL 62341
(866) 332-3880
Hamilton, IL 62341
(866) 332-3880
Gr: 9-12 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Hamilton, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
270 N 10th St
Hamilton, IL 62341
(217) 847-3314
Hamilton, IL 62341
(217) 847-3314
Gr: 7-8 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Hamilton, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Hamilton, IL include Hamilton High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hamilton?
1 public high schools are located in Hamilton.
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton?
Hamilton public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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