For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 740 students in White County, IL.
The top-ranked public high schools in White County, IL are Carmi-white County High School, Brownsville Attendance Center and Grayville Jr Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
White County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in White County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
White County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Norris City-omaha-enfield 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 5% 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 White County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carmi-white County High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 W Main St
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 382-4661
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 382-4661
Gr: 9-12 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Brownsville Attendance Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1187 County Road 700 E
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 265-3256
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 265-3256
Gr: 1-12
Rank: #33.
Grayville Jr Sr High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
728 W North St
Grayville, IL 62844
(618) 375-7114
Grayville, IL 62844
(618) 375-7114
Gr: 6-12 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #44.
Norris City-omaha-enfield High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
205 E Eubanks St
Norris City, IL 62869
(618) 378-3312
Norris City, IL 62869
(618) 378-3312
Gr: 9-12 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
Roe 20 Learning Alt Branch School
Alternative School
223 S Industrial Park Rd
Norris City, IL 62869
(618) 387-0107
Norris City, IL 62869
(618) 387-0107
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Roe20 Learning Alternative Branch
Alternative School
223 S Industrial Park Rd
Norris City, IL 62869
(618) 387-0107
Norris City, IL 62869
(618) 387-0107
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in White County, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in White County, IL include Carmi-white County High School, Brownsville Attendance Center and Grayville Jr Sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in White County?
6 public high schools are located in White County.
What is the racial composition of students in White County?
White County public high schools minority enrollment is 5% 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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