For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 624 students in Washington County, IL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Washington County, IL are Nashville Comm High School and Okawville Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington 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 32% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public high schools.
Washington County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Okawville Jr/sr High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Washington County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nashville Comm High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1300 S Mill St
Nashville, IL 62263
(618) 327-8286
Nashville, IL 62263
(618) 327-8286
Gr: 9-12 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Okawville Jr/sr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 S Hanover St
Okawville, IL 62271
(618) 243-5201
Okawville, IL 62271
(618) 243-5201
Gr: 7-12 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Washington County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
520 N Main St
Hoyleton, IL 62803
(618) 493-7787
Hoyleton, IL 62803
(618) 493-7787
Gr: K-8 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
8955 County Hwy 12
Addieville, IL 62214
(618) 824-6210
Addieville, IL 62214
(618) 824-6210
Gr: K-6 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
750 E Gorman
Nashville, IL 62263
(618) 327-4304
Nashville, IL 62263
(618) 327-4304
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Washington County, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Washington County, IL include Nashville Comm High School and Okawville Jr/sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Washington County?
2 public high schools are located in Washington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public high schools minority enrollment is 10% 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 Washington County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Washington County include: Nashville Comm High School vs. Okawville Jr/sr High School, Okawville Jr/sr High School vs. Nashville Comm High School
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