For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 1,644 students in Jefferson County, IL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Jefferson County, IL are Waltonville High School, Webber High School and Woodlawn High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson 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 18% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Jefferson County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mount Vernon High School, with 86% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Jefferson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waltonville High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
804 W Knob St
Waltonville, IL 62894
(618) 279-7211
Waltonville, IL 62894
(618) 279-7211
Gr: 9-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Webber High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
901 6th St
Bluford, IL 62814
(618) 732-6121
Bluford, IL 62814
(618) 732-6121
Gr: 9-12 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Woodlawn High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 N Central St
Woodlawn, IL 62898
(618) 735-2631
Woodlawn, IL 62898
(618) 735-2631
Gr: 9-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Mount Vernon High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11101 N Wells Bypass Rd
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 246-1750
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 246-1750
Gr: 9-12 | 1,233 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
Mt Vernon Alternative School
Alternative School
2300 Benton Rd
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 316-7071
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 316-7071
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Mt Vernon Area Career Center
Vocational School
11101 N Wells Bypass Rd
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-3700
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-3700
Gr: 11-12
Rank: n/an/a
Mvths East Campus
Alternative School
716 Casey Ave
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 246-2740
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 246-2740
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Roe 13 High Needs
Alternative School
1710 Broadway St, Mt. Vernon E
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8040
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8040
Gr: 4-12
Rank: n/an/a
Roe 13 Seniors Plus
Alternative School
1710 Broadway St, Mt. Vernon E
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8040
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8040
Gr: 4-12
Rank: n/an/a
Roe 13 Student Success
Alternative School
1710 Broadway St, Student Succ
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8040
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 244-8040
Gr: 4-12
Rank: n/an/a
Safe School Program
Alternative School
2300 Benton Rd
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 316-7071
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
(618) 316-7071
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Jefferson County, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Jefferson County, IL include Waltonville High School, Webber High School and Woodlawn High School.
How many public high schools are located in Jefferson County?
7 public high schools are located in Jefferson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public high schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Jefferson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Jefferson County include: Waltonville High School vs. Mount Vernon High School, Mount Vernon High School vs. Waltonville High School
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