For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 667 students in 62948, IL.
The top ranked public high school in 62948, IL is Herrin High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 62948 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in 62948, IL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 62948 have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Herrin High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62948, IL Public High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Herrin High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 N 10th St
Herrin, IL 62948
(618) 942-6606
Herrin, IL 62948
(618) 942-6606
Gr: 9-12 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
62948, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Chittyville Alternative Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
700 N 10th
Herrin, IL 62948
(618) 942-6625
Herrin, IL 62948
(618) 942-6625
Gr: 7-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 62948, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in 62948, IL include Herrin High School.
How many public high schools are located in 62948?
1 public high schools are located in 62948.
What is the racial composition of students in 62948?
62948 public high schools minority enrollment is 16% 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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