For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 500 students in Johnson County, IL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Johnson County, IL are Goreville High School and Vienna High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Johnson County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Johnson County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Johnson County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Vienna 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 9% 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 Johnson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Goreville High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 S Ferne Clyffe Rd
Goreville, IL 62939
(618) 995-2142
Goreville, IL 62939
(618) 995-2142
Gr: 9-12 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Vienna High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 N 1st St
Vienna, IL 62995
(618) 658-4461
Vienna, IL 62995
(618) 658-4461
Gr: 9-12 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Johnson County, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Johnson County, IL include Goreville High School and Vienna High School.
How many public high schools are located in Johnson County?
2 public high schools are located in Johnson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Johnson County?
Johnson County public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Johnson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Johnson County include: Goreville High School vs. Vienna High School, Vienna High School vs. Goreville High School
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