For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,755 students in Granite City, IL.
The top-ranked public high school in Granite City, IL is Granite City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Granite City, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Granite City have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Granite City, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 71%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Granite City High School, with 71% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 41% 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 Granite City, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Granite City High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3148 Fehling Rd
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 451-5808
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 451-5808
Gr: 9-12 | 1,755 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
Lake School
Alternative School
3201 E 23rd St
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 451-5800
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 451-5800
Gr: 5-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Granite City, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Granite City, IL include Granite City High School.
How many public high schools are located in Granite City?
2 public high schools are located in Granite City.
What is the racial composition of students in Granite City?
Granite City public high schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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