For the 2026-27 school year, there are 20 public high schools serving 8,368 students in Sangamon County, IL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Sangamon County, IL are Douglas School, Sangamon County Learning Academy and Glenwood High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sangamon County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Sangamon County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public high schools.
Sangamon 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 Williamsville High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 35% 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 Sangamon County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Douglas School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
444 W Reynolds St
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-4400
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-4400
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Sangamon County Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2201 Toronto Rd Ste C
Springfield, IL 62712
(217) 529-3390
Springfield, IL 62712
(217) 529-3390
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #33.
Glenwood High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1501 E Plummer Blvd
Chatham, IL 62629
(217) 483-2424
Chatham, IL 62629
(217) 483-2424
Gr: 9-12 | 1,484 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Rochester High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Rocket Dr
Rochester, IL 62563
(217) 498-9761
Rochester, IL 62563
(217) 498-9761
Gr: 9-12 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Williamsville High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 S Walnut St
Williamsville, IL 62693
(217) 566-3361
Williamsville, IL 62693
(217) 566-3361
Gr: 9-12 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Auburn High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
511 N 7th St
Auburn, IL 62615
(217) 438-6817
Auburn, IL 62615
(217) 438-6817
Gr: 9-12 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #77.
Springfield High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 S Lewis St
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 525-3100
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 525-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,308 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #88.
New Berlin High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 W Ellis St
New Berlin, IL 62670
(217) 488-6012
New Berlin, IL 62670
(217) 488-6012
Gr: 9-12 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #99.
Pleasant Plains High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 N Cartwright St
Pleasant Plains, IL 62677
(217) 626-1044
Pleasant Plains, IL 62677
(217) 626-1044
Gr: 9-12 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1010.
Pawnee Jr/sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
810 4th St
Pawnee, IL 62558
(217) 625-2471
Pawnee, IL 62558
(217) 625-2471
Gr: 7-12 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1111.
Riverton High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
841 N 3rd St
Riverton, IL 62561
(217) 629-6003
Riverton, IL 62561
(217) 629-6003
Gr: 9-12 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1212.
Tri-city High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
324 W Charles St
Buffalo, IL 62515
(217) 364-4530
Buffalo, IL 62515
(217) 364-4530
Gr: 9-12 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1313.
Lanphier High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1300 N 11th St
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-3080
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-3080
Gr: 9-12 | 1,117 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1414.
Springfield Southeast High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2350 E Ash St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3130
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3130
Gr: 9-12 | 1,229 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1515.
Edwin A Lee Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Bunn Ave
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 585-5828
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 585-5828
Gr: K-12 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
Capital Area Career Center
Vocational School
2201 Toronto Rd
Springfield, IL 62712
(217) 529-5431
Springfield, IL 62712
(217) 529-5431
Gr: 11-12
Rank: n/an/a
Project Impact
Alternative School
2201 S Dirksen Pkwy
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 535-3617
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 535-3617
Gr: 4-12
Rank: n/an/a
Sangamon Co Detention Center
Alternative School
2201 S Dirksen Pkwy
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 747-8000
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 747-8000
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Sangamon Safe School Program
Alternative School
2201 Toronto Rd
Springfield, IL 62712
(217) 585-8090
Springfield, IL 62712
(217) 585-8090
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Springfield Learning Academy
Alternative School
2501 Wabash Ave
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 525-3358
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 525-3358
Gr: 9-12
Sangamon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Capital Area School Of Nursing (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
2201 Toronto Rd
Springfield, IL 62712
(217) 529-5431
Springfield, IL 62712
(217) 529-5431
Gr: 9-12
1101 South 15th St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3257
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3257
Gr: 6-8 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
303 East Kenney St
Divernon, IL 62530
(217) 628-3611
Divernon, IL 62530
(217) 628-3611
Gr: PK-3 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Po Box 20
Divernon, IL 62530
(217) 628-3414
Divernon, IL 62530
(217) 628-3414
Gr: 9-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
1101 South 15th St
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3030
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3030
Gr: PK-5 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Lozano Elementary Bilingual & Intl Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2500 Taylor Avenue
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 529-8849
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 529-8849
Gr: 3-12 | 50 students Minority enrollment: 2%
3040 East Linden Ave
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-3256
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 525-3256
Gr: K-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
101 E Laurel St
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 525-3358
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 525-3358
Gr: 9-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
504 S Walnut St
Williamsville, IL 62693
(217) 566-4070
Williamsville, IL 62693
(217) 566-4070
Gr: 5 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Withrow Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1200 S Pope Ave
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3284
Springfield, IL 62703
(217) 525-3284
Gr: PK | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Sangamon County, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Sangamon County, IL include Douglas School, Sangamon County Learning Academy and Glenwood High School.
How many public high schools are located in Sangamon County?
20 public high schools are located in Sangamon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sangamon County?
Sangamon County public high schools minority enrollment is 35% 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 Sangamon County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Sangamon County include: Lanphier High School vs. Springfield High School, Tri-city High School vs. Springfield Southeast High School, Springfield Southeast High School vs. Springfield High School
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