For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 472 students in 62859, IL.
The top ranked public high school in 62859, IL is Hamilton County Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 62859 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in 62859, IL have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 62859 have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hamilton County Jr/sr 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 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62859, IL Public High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hamilton County Jr/sr High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Fox Ln
Mc Leansboro, IL 62859
(618) 643-2328
Mc Leansboro, IL 62859
(618) 643-2328
Gr: 7-12 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
62859, Illinois 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
R R 3
Mc Leansboro, IL 62859
(618) 757-2262
Mc Leansboro, IL 62859
(618) 757-2262
Gr: K-6 | 122 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 62859, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in 62859, IL include Hamilton County Jr/sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in 62859?
1 public high schools are located in 62859.
What is the racial composition of students in 62859?
62859 public high schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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