For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 321 students in Athens, IL.
The top-ranked public high school in Athens, IL is Athens Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Athens, IL public high school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Athens have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Athens, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is equal to the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Athens Sr High School, with 85-89% 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 Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Athens, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Athens Sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 Warrior Way
Athens, IL 62613
(217) 636-8314
Athens, IL 62613
(217) 636-8314
Gr: 9-12 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Athens, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Salt Creek Academy (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
30819 Fancy Pr Ave
Athens, IL 62613
(217) 566-3841
Athens, IL 62613
(217) 566-3841
Gr: 10-11 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Athens, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Athens, IL include Athens Sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Athens?
1 public high schools are located in Athens.
What is the racial composition of students in Athens?
Athens public high schools minority enrollment is 8% 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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