Best Pulaski County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 364 students in Pulaski County, IL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Pulaski County, IL are Meridian High School and Century Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pulaski County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Pulaski County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Pulaski County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Meridian 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 46% 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 Pulaski County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meridian High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1401 Mounds Rd
Mounds, IL 62964
(618) 342-6778
Gr: 6-12 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Century Jr/sr High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4721 Shawnee College Rd
Ullin, IL 62992
(618) 845-3518
Gr: 6-12 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
River To River Education Center
Special Education School
251 W 2nd St
Ullin, IL 62992
(618) 634-2200
Gr: K-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Pulaski County, IL

Pulaski County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
17 Rustic Campus Dr
Ullin, IL 62992
(618) 634-2292
Gr: 7-12
4721 Shawnee Clge Rd
Ullin, IL 62992
(618) 845-3518
Gr: 7-8 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
17 Rustic Campus Dr
Ullin, IL 62992
(618) 634-2292
Jamp Vocational Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Po Box 127
Olmsted, IL 62970
(618) 742-6231
Gr: 4-12 | 34 students Minority enrollment: 65%
17 Rustic Campus Dr
Ullin, IL 62992
(618) 634-2292
17 Rustic Campus Dr
Ullin, IL 62992
(618) 634-2292
Gr: 9-11
17 Rustic Campus Dr
Ullin, IL 62992
(618) 634-2292
Gr: 10

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Pulaski County, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Pulaski County, IL include Meridian High School and Century Jr/sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Pulaski County?
3 public high schools are located in Pulaski County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pulaski County?
Pulaski County public high schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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