For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 851 students in Perry County, IL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Perry County, IL are Pinckneyville Comm High School and Du Quoin High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Perry County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Perry County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Perry County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Du Quoin High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Perry County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pinckneyville Comm High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 E Water St
Pinckneyville, IL 62274
(618) 357-5013
Pinckneyville, IL 62274
(618) 357-5013
Gr: 9-12 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Du Quoin High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 E South St
Du Quoin, IL 62832
(618) 542-4744
Du Quoin, IL 62832
(618) 542-4744
Gr: 9-12 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Perry County, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Perry County, IL include Pinckneyville Comm High School and Du Quoin High School.
How many public high schools are located in Perry County?
2 public high schools are located in Perry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Perry County?
Perry County public high schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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