For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,261 students in Clinton County, IL. The top-ranked public high schools in Clinton County, IL are Central Comm High School, Wesclin Sr High School and Carlyle High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clinton County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Clinton County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public high schools.
Clinton County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Central Comm 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 10% 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 Clinton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Comm High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7740 Old Us Highway 50
Breese, IL 62230
(618) 526-4578
Breese, IL 62230
(618) 526-4578
Gr: 9-12 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Wesclin Sr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
699 Wesclin Rd
Trenton, IL 62293
(618) 224-7341
Trenton, IL 62293
(618) 224-7341
Gr: 9-12 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Carlyle High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1461 12th St
Carlyle, IL 62231
(618) 594-2453
Carlyle, IL 62231
(618) 594-2453
Gr: 9-12 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Clinton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Safe School Program Carlyle (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1063 Fairfax
Carlyle, IL 62231
(618) 594-6003
Carlyle, IL 62231
(618) 594-6003
317 E Maple St
New Baden, IL 62265
(618) 588-3260
New Baden, IL 62265
(618) 588-3260
Gr: 4-6 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
1171 Livingston
Carlyle, IL 62231
(618) 594-3511
Carlyle, IL 62231
(618) 594-3511
Gr: 5-6 | 207 students Minority enrollment: 6%
313 S Adams St
Trenton, IL 62293
(618) 224-9821
Trenton, IL 62293
(618) 224-9821
Gr: 4-6 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
10003 State Route 160
Trenton, IL 62293
(618) 224-7355
Trenton, IL 62293
(618) 224-7355
Gr: 7-8 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Clinton County, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Clinton County, IL include Central Comm High School, Wesclin Sr High School and Carlyle High School. Clinton County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Illinois.
How many public high schools are located in Clinton County?
3 public high schools are located in Clinton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clinton County?
Clinton County public high schools minority enrollment is 10% 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 Clinton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Clinton County include: Carlyle High School vs. Central Comm High School, Central Comm High School vs. Carlyle High School, Wesclin Sr High School vs. Central Comm High School
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