For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 307 students in 62544, IL.
The top ranked public high school in 62544, IL is Meridian High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 62544 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in 62544, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 62544 have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Meridian High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62544, IL Public High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meridian High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
728 S Wall St
Macon, IL 62544
(217) 764-5233
Macon, IL 62544
(217) 764-5233
Gr: 9-12 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
62544, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
245 S Towson
Macon, IL 62544
(217) 764-5269
Macon, IL 62544
(217) 764-5269
Gr: PK-2 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 62544, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in 62544, IL include Meridian High School.
How many public high schools are located in 62544?
1 public high schools are located in 62544.
What is the racial composition of students in 62544?
62544 public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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