For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 330 students in Johnston City, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Johnston City, IL are Johnston City High School and Project Echo. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Johnston City, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Johnston City have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Johnston City, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Johnston City High School, with 75-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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 Johnston City, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Johnston City High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Jefferson Ave
Johnston City, IL 62951
(618) 983-4700
Johnston City, IL 62951
(618) 983-4700
Grades: 9-12
| 330 students
Rank: #22.
Project Echo
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17428 Route 37
Johnston City, IL 62951
(618) 983-6628
Johnston City, IL 62951
(618) 983-6628
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Johnston City, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Johnston City, IL include Johnston City High School and Project Echo.
How many public high schools are located in Johnston City?
2 public high schools are located in Johnston City.
What is the racial composition of students in Johnston City?
Johnston City public high schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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