For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 546 students in 62960, IL.
The top ranked public high school in 62960, IL is Massac County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 62960 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 62960, IL have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 62960 have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Massac County 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 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62960, IL Public High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Massac County High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2841 Old Marion Rd
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 524-3440
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 524-3440
Gr: 9-12 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
Starquest Academy Rssp South
Alternative School
1102 W 10th St
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 998-1283
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 998-1283
Gr: 6-12
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School
Location
Quick Facts
2841 Old Marion Rd
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 524-3440
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 524-3440
Gr: 9-12
619 E 5th St
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 524-4621
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 524-4621
Gr: PK-4 | 104 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Massac County Pre-kndrgrtnmetropolis Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1002 Catherine St
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 524-2444
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 524-2444
Po Box 151
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 524-4315
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 524-4315
Gr: 5-6 | 183 students Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 62960, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in 62960, IL include Massac County High School.
How many public high schools are located in 62960?
2 public high schools are located in 62960.
What is the racial composition of students in 62960?
62960 public high schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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