For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 638 students in Coal City, IL.
The top ranked public high school in Coal City, IL is Coal City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Coal City, IL public high school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Coal City have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public high schools.
Coal City, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Coal City 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 12% 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 Coal City, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Coal City High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
655 W Division St
Coal City, IL 60416
(815) 634-2396
Coal City, IL 60416
(815) 634-2396
Grades: 9-12
| 638 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Coal City, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Coal City, IL include Coal City High School.
How many public high schools are located in Coal City?
1 public high schools are located in Coal City.
What is the racial composition of students in Coal City?
Coal City public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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