Serving 661 students in grades 9-12, Richland County High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 661 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Richland County High School's student population of 661 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
661 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Rankings
Richland County High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Richland County High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1900 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
4%
28%
Black
1%
16%
White
90%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richland County High School's ranking?
Richland County High School is ranked #1900 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Richland County High School?
The graduation rate of Richland County High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Richland County High School?
661 students attend Richland County High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Richland County High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richland County High School?
Richland County High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Richland County High School offer ?
Richland County High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Richland County High School part of?
Richland County High School is part of Richland County CUSD 1 School District.
School Reviews
3 8/3/2020
The school has relatively nice teachers, and the staff are unproblematic. The students are very clique-oriented and not very welcoming. If it isn't a sport, then it feels as if no one really cares. Not a great place but also not the worst. You just have to find the good parts.
1 2/10/2020
The high school doesn't care about the students at all. Cares more about getting students in trouble than the school having heat in the middle of winter. Definitely don't recommend this school and they should really improve their ways of interacting with their students. Overall, their performance is very disappointing.
2 4/4/2011
They get rid of good coaches/teachers. Admin lies to board. very political
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