For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 779 students in Lincoln, IL.
The top ranked public high school in Lincoln, IL is Lincoln Comm High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln, IL public high schools 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 Lincoln have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Lincoln, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lincoln 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 16% 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 Lincoln, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Comm High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 Railer Way
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-4131
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-4131
Grades: 9-12
| 779 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lincolnland Technical Educational Center
Vocational School
1000 Railer Way
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-4131
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-4131
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Lincoln, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
710 5th St
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-6898
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 732-6898
Grades: K-2
| 49 students
Lincoln Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1098 1350th St
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 735-5411
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 735-5411
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Logan Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1096 1350th St
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 735-5581
Lincoln, IL 62656
(217) 735-5581
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Lincoln, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Lincoln, IL include Lincoln Comm High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lincoln?
2 public high schools are located in Lincoln.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln?
Lincoln public high schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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