For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 996 students in Jersey County, IL.
The top ranked public high school in Jersey County, IL is Jersey Comm High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jersey County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Jersey County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Jersey County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is equal to the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Jersey Comm High School, with 89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Jersey County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jersey Comm High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
801 N State St
Jerseyville, IL 62052
(618) 498-5561
Jerseyville, IL 62052
(618) 498-5561
Grades: 8-12
| 986 students
Rank: n/an/a
Central Ill Rural Region
Vocational School
201 W Exchange St
Jerseyville, IL 62052
(618) 498-5541
Jerseyville, IL 62052
(618) 498-5541
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Il Youth Center - Pere Marquette
Alternative School
17808 State Highway 100 W
Grafton, IL 62037
(618) 786-2371
Grafton, IL 62037
(618) 786-2371
Grades: 8-12
| 10 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jersey Comm Alt Program Jcap
Alternative School
709 W County Rd
Jerseyville, IL 62052
(618) 498-6803
Jerseyville, IL 62052
(618) 498-6803
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Jersey County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
28968 Delhi Rd
Jerseyville, IL 62052
(618) 885-5613
Jerseyville, IL 62052
(618) 885-5613
Grades: 1-5
| 88 students
24621 Elm St
Dow, IL 62022
(618) 885-5422
Dow, IL 62022
(618) 885-5422
Grades: K-5
| 111 students
104 North Public Rd
Fieldon, IL 62031
(618) 376-4771
Fieldon, IL 62031
(618) 376-4771
Grades: K-5
| 112 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Jersey County, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Jersey County, IL include Jersey Comm High School.
How many public high schools are located in Jersey County?
4 public high schools are located in Jersey County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jersey County?
Jersey County public high schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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