For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 436 students in 62049, IL.
The top ranked public high school in 62049, IL is Hillsboro High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 62049 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in 62049, IL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 62049 have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is equal to the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hillsboro 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 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62049, IL Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hillsboro High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
522 E Tremont St
Hillsboro, IL 62049
(217) 532-2841
Hillsboro, IL 62049
(217) 532-2841
Grades: 9-12
| 436 students
62049, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Graham Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
R.r. 1 Hwy 185
Hillsboro, IL 62049
(217) 532-6961
Hillsboro, IL 62049
(217) 532-6961
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 62049, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in 62049, IL include Hillsboro High School.
How many public high schools are located in 62049?
1 public high schools are located in 62049.
What is the racial composition of students in 62049?
62049 public high schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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