For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 859 students in Menard County, IL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Menard County, IL are Athens Sr High School, Greenview Jr/sr High School and Porta High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Menard County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Menard County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Menard County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Athens 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 6% 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 Menard County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Athens Sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 Warrior Way
Athens, IL 62613
(217) 636-8314
Athens, IL 62613
(217) 636-8314
Gr: 9-12 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Greenview Jr/sr High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
147 E Palmer St
Greenview, IL 62642
(217) 968-2295
Greenview, IL 62642
(217) 968-2295
Gr: 6-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #33.
Porta High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
17651 Bluejay Rd
Petersburg, IL 62675
(217) 632-3216
Petersburg, IL 62675
(217) 632-3216
Gr: 7-12 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Menard County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P O Box 320
Greenview, IL 62642
(217) 968-2295
Greenview, IL 62642
(217) 968-2295
Gr: 7-8 | 60 students
17651 Bluejay Rd
Petersburg, IL 62675
(217) 632-3219
Petersburg, IL 62675
(217) 632-3219
Gr: 7-8 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Salt Creek Academy (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
30819 Fancy Pr Ave
Athens, IL 62613
(217) 566-3841
Athens, IL 62613
(217) 566-3841
Gr: 10-11 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
306 North Elm St
Tallula, IL 62688
(217) 634-4328
Tallula, IL 62688
(217) 634-4328
Gr: PK-3 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Menard County, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Menard County, IL include Athens Sr High School, Greenview Jr/sr High School and Porta High School.
How many public high schools are located in Menard County?
3 public high schools are located in Menard County.
What is the racial composition of students in Menard County?
Menard County public high schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Menard County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Menard County include: Porta High School vs. Athens Sr High School, Greenview Jr/sr High School vs. Athens Sr High School, Athens Sr High School vs. Porta High School
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