For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 661 students in Olney, IL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Olney, IL are Assist Taoep 12 and Richland County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Olney, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Olney have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Olney, 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 Richland County 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 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 Olney, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Assist Taoep 12
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
213 S Cumberland St
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 455-3605
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 455-3605
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #22.
Richland County High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1200 E Laurel St
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 393-2191
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 393-2191
Gr: 9-12 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
Assist Rssp 12
Alternative School
213 S Cumberland St
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 455-3605
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 455-3605
Gr: 6-12
Olney, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Safe School Program Roe 12 (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
103 West Main St
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 395-1821
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 395-1821
Gr: 6-12 | 1 student
Safe School Roe12 Richland Co (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
426 South Whittle Ave
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 395-1821
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 395-1821
Gr: 9-10 | 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Olney, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Olney, IL include Assist Taoep 12 and Richland County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Olney?
3 public high schools are located in Olney.
What is the racial composition of students in Olney?
Olney 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).
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