For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 224 students in Mount Sterling, IL.
The top-ranked public high school in Mount Sterling, IL is Brown County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mount Sterling, IL public high school have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Mount Sterling have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public high schools.
Mount Sterling, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Brown County High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Mount Sterling, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brown County High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 E Main St
Mount Sterling, IL 62353
(217) 773-7702
Mount Sterling, IL 62353
(217) 773-7702
Gr: 9-12 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Mount Sterling, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Western Illinois Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
2500 Route 99 South
Mount Sterling, IL 62353
(217) 773-4441
Mount Sterling, IL 62353
(217) 773-4441
Gr: 12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Mount Sterling, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Mount Sterling, IL include Brown County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Mount Sterling?
1 public high schools are located in Mount Sterling.
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Sterling?
Mount Sterling public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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