For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 2,196 students in White County, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 36 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in White County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in White County, IL are Jefferson Attendance Center, Carmi White Cnty Jr High School and Washington Attendance Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
White County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in White County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in White County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Attendance Center
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
713 4th St
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 382-7016
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 382-7016
Grades: 2-3
| 175 students
Rank: #22.
Carmi White Cnty Jr High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 W Main St
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 382-4661
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 382-4661
Grades: 7-8
| 212 students
Rank: #33.
Washington Attendance Center
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
205 W Main St
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 382-4631
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 382-4631
Grades: 4-6
| 255 students
Rank: #44.
Wells Elementary School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
704 W North St
Grayville, IL 62844
(618) 375-7214
Grayville, IL 62844
(618) 375-7214
Grades: PK-6
| 138 students
Rank: #55.
Grayville Jr Sr High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
728 W North St
Grayville, IL 62844
(618) 375-7114
Grayville, IL 62844
(618) 375-7114
Grades: 6-12
| 140 students
Rank: #66.
Brownsville Attendance Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1187 County Road 700 E
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 265-3256
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 265-3256
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Rank: #77.
Carmi-white County High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 W Main St
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 382-4661
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 382-4661
Grades: 9-12
| 405 students
Rank: #88.
Norris City-omaha-enfield High School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
205 E Eubanks St
Norris City, IL 62869
(618) 378-3312
Norris City, IL 62869
(618) 378-3312
Grades: 9-12
| 195 students
Rank: #99.
Norris City-omaha Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
580 Us Hwy 45 South
Norris City, IL 62869
(618) 378-3212
Norris City, IL 62869
(618) 378-3212
Grades: K-8
| 419 students
Rank: #1010.
Norris City Annex
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
305 N Powell St
Norris City, IL 62869
(618) 378-3324
Norris City, IL 62869
(618) 378-3324
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
113 10th St
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 384-3421
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 384-3421
Grades: K-1
| 172 students
Rank: n/an/a
205 W Main St
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 384-3515
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 384-3515
Grades: PK
| 85 students
Rank: n/an/a
Roe 20 Learning Alt Branch School
Alternative School
314 E Cherry St Ste 1
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 387-0107
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 387-0107
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Roe20 Learning Alternative Branch
Alternative School
305 S Powell St
Norris City, IL 62869
(618) 387-0107
Norris City, IL 62869
(618) 387-0107
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
White County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 39
Enfield, IL 62835
(618) 963-2521
Enfield, IL 62835
(618) 963-2521
Grades: PK-5
| 82 students
Learning Alternative Branch Mill Shoals (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Po Box 303
Mill Shoals, IL 62862
(618) 896-5525
Mill Shoals, IL 62862
(618) 896-5525
Grades: 6-12
| 9 students
Ohio & Wabash Valley Rvs High School (Closed 2005)
Vocational School
800 South Division St
Norris City, IL 62869
(618) 378-2274
Norris City, IL 62869
(618) 378-2274
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in White County, IL?
The top ranked public schools in White County, IL include Jefferson Attendance Center, Carmi White Cnty Jr High School and Washington Attendance Center.
How many public schools are located in White County?
14 public schools are located in White County.
What percentage of students in White County go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in White County are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in White County?
White County public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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