Best Public High Schools in Cass County (2025-26)

Best Cass County Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,088 students in Cass County, IL.

The top ranked public high schools in Cass County, IL are Virginia Jr/ Sr High School, A-c Central High School and Beardstown Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Cass County, IL public high schools have an score of 9% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and score of 13% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Cass County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.

Cass County, IL public high school have a of 81%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Beardstown 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 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Cass County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Virginia Jr/ Sr High School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
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651 S Morgan St
Virginia, IL 62691
(217) 452-3087

Gr: 6-12 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Rank: #22.

A-c Central High School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
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501 W Buchanan St
Ashland, IL 62612
(217) 476-3312

Gr: 9-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Rank: #33.

Beardstown Jr/sr High School

(Math: 4% | Reading: 7%)
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500 E 15th St
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-3665

Gr: 5-12 | 837 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Cass County, IL

Cass County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Beardstown Charter School Learn Academy (Closed 2016)

Charter School

515 Canal St
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-4529

Gr: 9-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 41%

Brick Elementary School (Closed 2015)

10143 N Bluff Springs Rd
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-1805

Gr: 1-4 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 44%

Cbs Alternative School (Closed 2010)

Alternative School

9496 Il Rt 125
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-4723

Virginia Junior High School (Closed 2016)

651 S Morgan St
Virginia, IL 62691
(217) 452-3085

Gr: 6-8 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Cass County, IL?

The top ranked public high schools in Cass County, IL include Virginia Jr/ Sr High School, A-c Central High School and Beardstown Jr/sr High School.

How many public high schools are located in Cass County?

3 public high schools are located in Cass County.

What is the racial composition of students in Cass County?

Cass County public high schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Which public high schools in Cass County are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public high schools in Cass County include: Beardstown Jr/sr High School vs. A-c Central High School, A-c Central High School vs. Beardstown Jr/sr High School