For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 667 students in Herrin, IL.
The top ranked public high school in Herrin, IL is Herrin High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Herrin, IL public high school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Herrin have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Herrin, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Herrin High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Herrin, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Herrin High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 N 10th St
Herrin, IL 62948
(618) 942-6606
Herrin, IL 62948
(618) 942-6606
Grades: 9-12
| 667 students
Herrin, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Chittyville Alternative Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
700 N 10th
Herrin, IL 62948
(618) 942-6625
Herrin, IL 62948
(618) 942-6625
Grades: 7-12
| 24 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Herrin, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Herrin, IL include Herrin High School.
How many public high schools are located in Herrin?
1 public high schools are located in Herrin.
What is the racial composition of students in Herrin?
Herrin public high schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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