For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 1,683 students in Christian County, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Christian County, IL are Edinburg High School, Taylorville Sr High School and Morrisonville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Christian County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Christian County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Christian County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Taylorville Sr High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Christian County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Edinburg High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 E Martin St
Edinburg, IL 62531
(217) 623-5603
Edinburg, IL 62531
(217) 623-5603
Grades: 9-12
| 68 students
Rank: #22.
Taylorville Sr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
815 W Springfield Rd
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-2268
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-2268
Grades: 9-12
| 783 students
Rank: #33.
Morrisonville High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
204 N Perrine St
Morrisonville, IL 62546
(217) 707-6880
Morrisonville, IL 62546
(217) 707-6880
Grades: 9-12
| 86 students
Rank: #44.
Pana Sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 W 8th St
Pana, IL 62557
(217) 562-6643
Pana, IL 62557
(217) 562-6643
Grades: 9-12
| 383 students
Rank: #55.
Central A & M High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
229 E Pine St
Moweaqua, IL 62550
(217) 768-3866
Moweaqua, IL 62550
(217) 768-3866
Grades: 9-12
| 227 students
Rank: #66.
South Fork Jr Sr High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
612 Dial Street
Kincaid, IL 62540
(217) 237-4333
Kincaid, IL 62540
(217) 237-4333
Grades: 6-12
| 136 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kemmerer Village School
Alternative School
941 N 2500 East Rd
Assumption, IL 62510
(217) 226-4012
Assumption, IL 62510
(217) 226-4012
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Christian County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Central School (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
515 E Bidwell
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 287-7870
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 287-7870
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Main Street Prep (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
108 E Market
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-2488
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-2488
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Po Box 289
Mount Auburn, IL 62547
(217) 676-5241
Mount Auburn, IL 62547
(217) 676-5241
Grades: PK-2
| 58 students
1004 West Prairie St
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-2249
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-2249
Grades: K-5
| 283 students
500 E North
Stonington, IL 62567
(217) 325-3216
Stonington, IL 62567
(217) 325-3216
Grades: PK-2
| 58 students
Taylorville Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
100 W Franklin St
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 775-0532
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 775-0532
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Taylorville Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
Route 29 South
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-4004
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-4004
Grades: 12
| n/a students
300 N Elevator
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 287-7941
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 287-7941
Grades: K-5
| 213 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Christian County, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Christian County, IL include Edinburg High School, Taylorville Sr High School and Morrisonville High School.
How many public high schools are located in Christian County?
7 public high schools are located in Christian County.
What is the racial composition of students in Christian County?
Christian County public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Christian County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Christian County include: Central A & M High School vs. Morrisonville High School, Edinburg High School vs. Morrisonville High School, South Fork Jr Sr High School vs. Edinburg High School
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