Best Wabash County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 448 students in Wabash County, IL.
The top-ranked public high school in Wabash County, IL is Mount Carmel High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wabash County, IL public high school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Wabash County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Wabash 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 Mount Carmel High School, with 75-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Wabash County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mount Carmel High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
201 N Pear St
Mount Carmel, IL 62863
(618) 262-5104
Gr: 9-12 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Wabash County, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Wabash County, IL include Mount Carmel High School.
How many public high schools are located in Wabash County?
1 public high schools are located in Wabash County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wabash County?
Wabash County public high schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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