Top 3 Best Monroe County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,636 students in Monroe County, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Monroe County, IL are Monroe/randolph Red Brick School, Columbia High School and Waterloo High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monroe County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 32% statewide average). High schools in Monroe County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Illinois public high schools.
Monroe County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Illinois average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Columbia 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 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best Monroe County Public High Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Monroe/randolph Red Brick School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
107 E Mill St
Waterloo, IL 62298
(618) 473-2222
Grades: 6-12
| 0 students
Rank: #22.
Columbia High School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
77 Veterans Pkwy
Columbia, IL 62236
(618) 281-5001
Grades: 9-12
| 636 students
Rank: #33.
Waterloo High School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
505 E Bulldog
Waterloo, IL 62298
(618) 939-3455
Grades: 9-12
| 876 students
Rank: #44.
Valmeyer High School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
300 S Cedar Bluff Dr
Valmeyer, IL 62295
(618) 935-2100
Grades: 9-12
| 124 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Monroe County, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Monroe County, IL include Monroe/randolph Red Brick School, Columbia High School and Waterloo High School.
How many public high schools are located in Monroe County, IL?
4 public high schools are located in Monroe County, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe County, IL?
Monroe County, IL public high schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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