For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 1,279 students in Montgomery County, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Montgomery County, IL are Revive Alternative High School, Nokomis Jr/sr High School and Lincolnwood High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montgomery County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Montgomery County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Montgomery County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Litchfield Senior 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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Montgomery County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Revive Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1100 N Old Route 66
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 408-2185
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 408-2185
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #22.
Nokomis Jr/sr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
511 Oberle St
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7311
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7311
Gr: 6-12 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Lincolnwood High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
507 N Prairie St
Raymond, IL 62560
(217) 229-4237
Raymond, IL 62560
(217) 229-4237
Gr: 9-12 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Litchfield Senior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1705 N State St
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-3955
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-3955
Gr: 9-12 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Hillsboro High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
522 E Tremont St
Hillsboro, IL 62049
(217) 532-2841
Hillsboro, IL 62049
(217) 532-2841
Gr: 9-12 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
Phoenix Safe Schools Program
Alternative School
1100 N Old Route 66
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 408-2185
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 408-2185
Gr: 6-9
Rank: n/an/a
S Cen Il Reg Workforce Trng
Alternative School
2001 Eilerman Ave
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-2157
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-2157
Gr: 9-12
Montgomery County 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Chrismont Safe School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
316 E South St
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7600
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7600
Gr: 8-12 | 17 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Chrismont School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
316 E South St
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7600
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7600
Gr: 6-12
Graham Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
R.r. 1 Hwy 185
Hillsboro, IL 62049
(217) 532-6961
Hillsboro, IL 62049
(217) 532-6961
Gr: 12
615 E Tyler Ave
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-3565
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-3565
Gr: 2-3 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
601 S State St
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-3652
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-3652
Gr: 4 | 116 students Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Montgomery County, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Montgomery County, IL include Revive Alternative High School, Nokomis Jr/sr High School and Lincolnwood High School.
How many public high schools are located in Montgomery County?
7 public high schools are located in Montgomery County.
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Montgomery County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Montgomery County include: Litchfield Senior High School vs. Hillsboro High School, Hillsboro High School vs. Litchfield Senior High School, Lincolnwood High School vs. Hillsboro High School
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