Best Johnston City Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 Project Echo and Johnston City High School. 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 17% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), 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 82%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Johnston City High School, with 80-84% 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 (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Project Echo
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
17428 Route 37
Johnston City, IL 62951
(618) 983-6628
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #22.
Johnston City High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 Jefferson Ave
Johnston City, IL 62951
(618) 983-4700
Gr: 9-12 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

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 Project Echo and Johnston City High School.
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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