For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 764 students in Lincoln, IL.
The top-ranked public high school in Lincoln, IL is Lincoln Comm High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Lincoln have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Lincoln, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lincoln Comm High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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 Lincoln, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Comm High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 Railer Way
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-4131
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-4131
Gr: 9-12 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
Lincolnland Technical Educational Center
Vocational School
1000 Railer Way
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-4131
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-4131
Gr: 11-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Lincoln, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Lincoln, IL include Lincoln Comm High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lincoln?
2 public high schools are located in Lincoln.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln?
Lincoln public high schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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