For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 161 students in New Athens, IL.
The top ranked public high school in New Athens, IL is New Athens High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Athens, IL public high school have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in New Athens have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
New Athens, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 74%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is New Athens High School, with 70-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 3% 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 New Athens, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Athens High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 Hanft St
New Athens, IL 62264
(618) 475-2173
New Athens, IL 62264
(618) 475-2173
Grades: 9-12
| 161 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in New Athens, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in New Athens, IL include New Athens High School.
How many public high schools are located in New Athens?
1 public high schools are located in New Athens.
What is the racial composition of students in New Athens?
New Athens public high schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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