For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 695 students in De Witt County, IL.
The top-ranked public high schools in De Witt County, IL are Blue Ridge High School and Clinton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
De Witt County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in De Witt County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
De Witt County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Blue Ridge 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 13% 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 De Witt County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Blue Ridge High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
411 N John St
Farmer City, IL 61842
(309) 928-2622
Farmer City, IL 61842
(309) 928-2622
Gr: 9-12 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Clinton High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 State Route 54 W
Clinton, IL 61727
(217) 935-8337
Clinton, IL 61727
(217) 935-8337
Gr: 9-12 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in De Witt County, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in De Witt County, IL include Blue Ridge High School and Clinton High School.
How many public high schools are located in De Witt County?
2 public high schools are located in De Witt County.
What is the racial composition of students in De Witt County?
De Witt County public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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