For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 2,957 students in Williamson County, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Williamson County, IL are Carterville High School, Herrin High School and Crab Orchard High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Williamson County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 32% statewide average). High schools in Williamson County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Williamson County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Illinois average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Carterville 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 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Williamson County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carterville High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1415 W Grand Ave
Carterville, IL 62918
(618) 985-2940
Carterville, IL 62918
(618) 985-2940
Grades: 9-12
| 638 students
Rank: #22.
Herrin High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 N 10th St
Herrin, IL 62948
(618) 942-6606
Herrin, IL 62948
(618) 942-6606
Grades: 9-12
| 673 students
Rank: #33.
Crab Orchard High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19189 Bailey St
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 982-2181
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 982-2181
Grades: 9-12
| 155 students
Rank: #44.
Project Echo
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Po Box 238
Johnston City, IL 62951
(618) 983-6628
Johnston City, IL 62951
(618) 983-6628
Grades: 7-12
| 0 students
Rank: #55.
Johnston City High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Jefferson Ave
Johnston City, IL 62951
(618) 983-4700
Johnston City, IL 62951
(618) 983-4700
Grades: 9-12
| 329 students
Rank: #66.
Marion High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1501 S Carbon St
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 993-8196
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 993-8196
Grades: 9-12
| 1,162 students
Rank: n/an/a
Starquest Rssp South
Alternative School
502 W Jackson St
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 998-1283
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 998-1283
Grades: 6-12
| 0 students
Williamson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Chittyville Alternative Center (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
700 N 10th
Herrin, IL 62948
(618) 942-6625
Herrin, IL 62948
(618) 942-6625
Grades: 7-12
| 24 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Williamson County, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Williamson County, IL include Carterville High School, Herrin High School and Crab Orchard High School.
How many public high schools are located in Williamson County, IL?
7 public high schools are located in Williamson County, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Williamson County, IL?
Williamson County, IL public high schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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