For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 67 students in Scales Mound, IL.
The top-ranked public high school in Scales Mound, IL is Scales Mound High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scales Mound, IL public high school have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Scales Mound have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public high schools.
Scales Mound, 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 Scales Mound High School, with ≥80% 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 Scales Mound, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Scales Mound High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
210 Main St
Scales Mound, IL 61075
(815) 845-2215
Scales Mound, IL 61075
(815) 845-2215
Gr: 9-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Scales Mound, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Scales Mound, IL include Scales Mound High School.
How many public high schools are located in Scales Mound?
1 public high schools are located in Scales Mound.
What is the racial composition of students in Scales Mound?
Scales Mound 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).
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