For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public high schools serving 3,021 students in Vermilion County, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Vermilion County, IL are Coop High School 1, B H R A Cooperative High School and Oakwood High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vermilion County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Vermilion County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Vermilion County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 74%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Coop High School 1, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 34% 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 Vermilion County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Coop High School 1
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17268 E 2750 North Rd
Bismarck, IL 61814
(217) 759-7291
Bismarck, IL 61814
(217) 759-7291
Grades: 9-12
| 265 students
Rank: #22.
B H R A Cooperative High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
17268 E 2750 North Rd
Bismarck, IL 61814
(217) 759-7291
Bismarck, IL 61814
(217) 759-7291
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Rank: #33.
Oakwood High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5870 Us Route 150
Fithian, IL 61844
(217) 354-2358
Fithian, IL 61844
(217) 354-2358
Grades: 9-12
| 278 students
Rank: #44.
Armstrong High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
30474 Smith
Armstrong, IL 61812
(217) 569-2122
Armstrong, IL 61812
(217) 569-2122
Grades: 9-12
| 114 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Georgetown-ridge Farm High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 W Mulberry St
Georgetown, IL 61846
(217) 662-6716
Georgetown, IL 61846
(217) 662-6716
Grades: 9-12
| 240 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Salt Fork High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
701 W Vermilion St
Catlin, IL 61817
(217) 427-5331
Catlin, IL 61817
(217) 427-5331
Grades: 9-12
| 234 students
Rank: #77.
Westville High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
918 N State St
Westville, IL 61883
(217) 267-2183
Westville, IL 61883
(217) 267-2183
Grades: 9-12
| 345 students
Rank: #88.
Hoopeston Area High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
615 E Orange St
Hoopeston, IL 60942
(217) 283-6662
Hoopeston, IL 60942
(217) 283-6662
Grades: 9-12
| 330 students
Rank: #99.
Danville High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
202 E Fairchild St
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-1504
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-1504
Grades: 9-12
| 1,214 students
Rank: #1010.
Kenneth D Bailey Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
502 E Main St
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 477-0302
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 477-0302
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Middlefork School Rssp
Alternative School
15009 Catlin Tilton Rd
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 443-8273
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 443-8273
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Middlefork School Taoep
Alternative School
15009 Catlin Tilton Rd
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 443-8273
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 443-8273
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Vermilion Co Detention Center
Alternative School
150 Sager St
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 431-6691
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 431-6691
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Vermilion Voc Educational Deliver System
Vocational School
2000 E Main 110 Lh
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 443-8742
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 443-8742
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Vermilion County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1202 E Main St
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-2600
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-2600
Grades: K-5
| 263 students
216 N Webster St
Catlin, IL 61817
(217) 427-5421
Catlin, IL 61817
(217) 427-5421
Grades: PK-8
| 372 students
701 W Vermilion St
Catlin, IL 61817
(217) 427-5331
Catlin, IL 61817
(217) 427-5331
Grades: 9-12
| 152 students
350 N Chicago St
Rossville, IL 60963
(217) 748-6666
Rossville, IL 60963
(217) 748-6666
Grades: 9-12
| 102 students
Danville Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
3820 East Main St
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 446-0441
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 446-0441
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1101 N Gilbert St
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-1750
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-1750
Grades: K-4
| 188 students
609 E Honeywell Ave
Hoopeston, IL 60942
(217) 283-6666
Hoopeston, IL 60942
(217) 283-6666
Grades: 3-4
| 205 students
7087 N 600 East Rd
Sidell, IL 61876
(217) 288-9394
Sidell, IL 61876
(217) 288-9394
Grades: PK-5
| 172 students
7087 N 600 East Rd
Sidell, IL 61876
(217) 288-9392
Sidell, IL 61876
(217) 288-9392
Grades: 9-12
| 116 students
7087 N 600 East Rd
Sidell, IL 61876
(217) 288-9394
Sidell, IL 61876
(217) 288-9394
Grades: 6-8
| 92 students
Middlefork School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
15009 Catlin Tilton Rd
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 443-8273
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 443-8273
Grades: PK-12
| 15 students
305 South State St
Ridge Farm, IL 61870
(217) 247-2210
Ridge Farm, IL 61870
(217) 247-2210
Grades: 4-5
| 163 students
350 N Chicago
Rossville, IL 60963
(217) 748-6600
Rossville, IL 60963
(217) 748-6600
Grades: 9-12
| 112 students
Weds Regional Program High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
2000 East Main 110 Lh
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 443-8742
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 443-8742
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Vermilion County, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Vermilion County, IL include Coop High School 1, B H R A Cooperative High School and Oakwood High School.
How many public high schools are located in Vermilion County?
14 public high schools are located in Vermilion County.
What is the racial composition of students in Vermilion County?
Vermilion County public high schools minority enrollment is 34% 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 Vermilion County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Vermilion County include: Armstrong High School vs. Coop High School 1, Coop High School 1 vs. Armstrong High School, Coop High School 1 vs. Westville High School
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