Best Perry County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 899 students in Perry County, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Perry County, IL are Du Quoin High School and Pinckneyville Comm High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Perry County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 32% statewide average). High schools in Perry County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Perry 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 Du Quoin 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 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Perry County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Du Quoin High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
500 E South St
Du Quoin, IL 62832
(618) 542-4744
Grades: 9-12
| 462 students
Rank: #22.
Pinckneyville Comm High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
600 E Water St
Pinckneyville, IL 62274
(618) 357-5013
Grades: 9-12
| 437 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Perry County, IL

Perry County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
5835 State Route 154
Pinckneyville, IL 62274
(618) 357-9722
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Tri-county Sacred Heart School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
Magnet School
Po Box 472
Du Quoin, IL 62832
(618) 790-2323
Grades: PK
| 1 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Perry County, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Perry County, IL include Du Quoin High School and Pinckneyville Comm High School.
How many public high schools are located in Perry County, IL?
2 public high schools are located in Perry County, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Perry County, IL?
Perry County, IL public high schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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