For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 698 students in Pike County, IL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Pike County, IL are Griggsville-perry High School, Western High School and Pittsfield High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pike County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Pike County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Pike County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pittsfield 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 5% 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 Pike County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Griggsville-perry High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
202 N Stanford St
Griggsville, IL 62340
(217) 833-2352
Griggsville, IL 62340
(217) 833-2352
Gr: 9-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Western High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 Mcdonough St
Barry, IL 62312
(217) 335-2323
Barry, IL 62312
(217) 335-2323
Gr: 9-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Pittsfield High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 E Higbee St
Pittsfield, IL 62363
(217) 285-6888
Pittsfield, IL 62363
(217) 285-6888
Gr: 9-12 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Pleasant Hill High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 E Quincy St
Pleasant Hill, IL 62366
(217) 734-2311
Pleasant Hill, IL 62366
(217) 734-2311
Gr: 9-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
Pace Alternative School
Alternative School
201 E Higbee St
Pittsfield, IL 62363
(217) 285-2248
Pittsfield, IL 62363
(217) 285-2248
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Pike County, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Pike County, IL include Griggsville-perry High School, Western High School and Pittsfield High School.
How many public high schools are located in Pike County?
5 public high schools are located in Pike County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pike County?
Pike County public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Pike County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Pike County include: Pleasant Hill High School vs. Western High School, Western High School vs. Pleasant Hill High School, Griggsville-perry High School vs. Pittsfield High School
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