For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,085 students in Saline County, IL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Saline County, IL are School District 428 Iyc-hrb, Galatia High School and Carrier Mills-stonefort High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saline County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Saline County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Saline County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Eldorado 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 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Saline County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
School District 428 Iyc-hrb
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1201 W Poplar St
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 252-8681
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 252-8681
Gr: 7-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Galatia High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 N Mckinley St
Galatia, IL 62935
(618) 297-4571
Galatia, IL 62935
(618) 297-4571
Gr: 9-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Carrier Mills-stonefort High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7071 Us 45 S
Carrier Mills, IL 62917
(618) 994-2392
Carrier Mills, IL 62917
(618) 994-2392
Gr: 9-12 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Eldorado High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Illinois Ave
Eldorado, IL 62930
(618) 273-2881
Eldorado, IL 62930
(618) 273-2881
Gr: 9-12 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Harrisburg High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
333 W College St
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Gr: 9-12 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Saline County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
114 W Main St
Galatia, IL 62935
(618) 297-4572
Galatia, IL 62935
(618) 297-4572
Gr: PK | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Learning Alternative Branch Harrisburg (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
24 S Vine St
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7622
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7622
Gr: 6-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Saline County, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Saline County, IL include School District 428 Iyc-hrb, Galatia High School and Carrier Mills-stonefort High School.
How many public high schools are located in Saline County?
5 public high schools are located in Saline County.
What is the racial composition of students in Saline County?
Saline County public high schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Saline County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Saline County include: Eldorado High School vs. Harrisburg High School, Harrisburg High School vs. Eldorado High School
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