For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 1,738 students in Effingham County, IL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Effingham County, IL are Tristar Academy Safe Sch Program, Teutopolis High School and Dieterich Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Effingham County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Effingham County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public high schools.
Effingham County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Teutopolis 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 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 Effingham County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tristar Academy Safe Sch Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1901 S 4th St Ste 215
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 342-2865
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 342-2865
Gr: 6-9
Rank: #22.
Teutopolis High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
801 W Main St
Teutopolis, IL 62467
(217) 857-3139
Teutopolis, IL 62467
(217) 857-3139
Gr: 9-12 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Dieterich Jr/sr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
108 W Church St
Dieterich, IL 62424
(217) 925-5247
Dieterich, IL 62424
(217) 925-5247
Gr: 7-12 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Effingham High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1301 W Grove Ave
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1100
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1100
Gr: 9-12 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Beecher City Jr-sr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
438 E State Highway 33
Beecher City, IL 62414
(618) 487-5100
Beecher City, IL 62414
(618) 487-5100
Gr: 6-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Fresh Start Treatment & Learning
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
215 N 1st St
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 342-6161
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 342-6161
Gr: K-12
Rank: #77.
Altamont High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7 S Ewing St
Altamont, IL 62411
(618) 483-6194
Altamont, IL 62411
(618) 483-6194
Gr: 9-12 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Effingham County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Aspire Alternative High School (Closed 2025)
Alternative School
1901 S 4th St Ste 215
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 342-2865
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 342-2865
Gr: 9-12
19970 E 1000th Ave
Dieterich, IL 62424
(217) 925-5569
Dieterich, IL 62424
(217) 925-5569
Gr: 1-6 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
710 Indiana St
Edgewood, IL 62426
(217) 540-1527
Edgewood, IL 62426
(217) 540-1527
Gr: K-4 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
20117 N 1525th St
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 844-3343
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 844-3343
Gr: 3-6 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
5251 East 1800th Ave
Montrose, IL 62445
(217) 683-2622
Montrose, IL 62445
(217) 683-2622
Gr: K-6 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
900 W Edgar Ave
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1570
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1570
Gr: 1-2 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
900 West Edgar Ave
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1380
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1380
Gr: PK | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Effingham County, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Effingham County, IL include Tristar Academy Safe Sch Program, Teutopolis High School and Dieterich Jr/sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Effingham County?
7 public high schools are located in Effingham County.
What is the racial composition of students in Effingham County?
Effingham 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 Effingham County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Effingham County include: Teutopolis High School vs. Effingham High School, Dieterich Jr/sr High School vs. Effingham High School, Effingham High School vs. Teutopolis High School
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