For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 1,411 students in Morgan County, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Morgan County, IL are Il Sch For The Visually Impaired, The Lafayette Academy and Meredosia-chambersburg High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morgan County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Morgan County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Morgan County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 68%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Triopia Jr-sr High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Morgan County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Il Sch For The Visually Impaired
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
658 E State St
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 479-4400
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 479-4400
Gr: PK-12
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
The Lafayette Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
409 Hardin Ave Fl 3
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-8438
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-8438
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #33.
Meredosia-chambersburg High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
830 Main St
Meredosia, IL 62665
(217) 584-1744
Meredosia, IL 62665
(217) 584-1744
Gr: 9-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Crossroad Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
30 N Central Park Plz
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-0065
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-0065
Gr: K-12
Rank: #55.
Triopia Jr-sr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2204 Concord Arenzville Rd
Concord, IL 62631
(217) 457-2281
Concord, IL 62631
(217) 457-2281
Gr: 7-12 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Ivan K Garrison Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
936 W Michigan Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-7174
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-7174
Gr: 3-12
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Waverly Jr/sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 N Miller St
Waverly, IL 62692
(217) 435-2211
Waverly, IL 62692
(217) 435-2211
Gr: 7-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #88.
Jacksonville High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1211 N Diamond St
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-4384
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-4384
Gr: 9-12 | 894 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #99.
Franklin Jr/sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
110 State
Franklin, IL 62638
(217) 675-2395
Franklin, IL 62638
(217) 675-2395
Gr: 6-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1010.
Illinois School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
125 S Webster Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 479-4201
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 479-4201
Gr: PK-12
Morgan County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
8 Points Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
352 Franklin Dr
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 271-1000
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 271-1000
Gr: 5-8 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1
Po Box 140
Alexander, IL 62601
(217) 478-3011
Alexander, IL 62601
(217) 478-3011
Gr: 2-5 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Educational Daycare (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
330 W Michigan Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-7174
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-7174
Educational Support Program (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
747 W Lafayette Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-8438
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-8438
Gr: 6-12 | 6 students Minority enrollment: 17%
352 Franklin Dr
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-7005
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-7005
Gr: K-6 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Jacksonville Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
2268 East Morton Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-1481
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-1481
Gr: 12
733 N Clay St
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-7905
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-7905
Gr: K-6 | 179 students Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Morgan County, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Morgan County, IL include Il Sch For The Visually Impaired, The Lafayette Academy and Meredosia-chambersburg High School.
How many public high schools are located in Morgan County?
11 public high schools are located in Morgan County.
What is the racial composition of students in Morgan County?
Morgan County public high schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Morgan County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Morgan County include: Franklin Jr/sr High School vs. Waverly Jr/sr High School, Waverly Jr/sr High School vs. Franklin Jr/sr High School, Franklin Jr/sr High School vs. Jacksonville High School
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