Zeigler-royalton High School

4989 State Highway 148
Mulkeytown, IL 62865
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 134 students in grades 9-12, Zeigler-royalton 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 134 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : 70-79% (Btm 50% in IL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Zeigler-royalton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

School Overview

Zeigler-royalton High School's student population of 134 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
134 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Mascot
Tornadoes

School Rankings

Zeigler-royalton High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Zeigler-royalton High School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#2570 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
≤20%
27%
≤10%
30%
40-49%
50%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
4%
28%
Black
n/a
17%
White
94%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.12
70-79%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Tornadoes
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Zeigler-royalton High School's ranking?
Zeigler-royalton High School is ranked #2570 out of 3,542 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Zeigler-royalton High School?
The graduation rate of Zeigler-royalton High School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Zeigler-royalton High School?
134 students attend Zeigler-royalton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Zeigler-royalton High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Zeigler-royalton High School?
Zeigler-royalton High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Zeigler-royalton High School offer ?
Zeigler-royalton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Zeigler-royalton High School part of?
Zeigler-royalton High School is part of Zeigler-Royalton CUSD 188 School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 134 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : 70-79% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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