For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 220 students in Scott County, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Scott County, IL are Bluffs High School and Winchester High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scott County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Scott County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Scott 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 Winchester High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Scott County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bluffs High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 W Rockwood St
Bluffs, IL 62621
(217) 754-3815
Bluffs, IL 62621
(217) 754-3815
Grades: 9-12
| 58 students
Rank: #22.
Winchester High School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 W Cross St
Winchester, IL 62694
(217) 742-3151
Winchester, IL 62694
(217) 742-3151
Grades: 9-12
| 162 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Scott County, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Scott County, IL include Bluffs High School and Winchester High School.
How many public high schools are located in Scott County?
2 public high schools are located in Scott County.
What is the racial composition of students in Scott County?
Scott County public high schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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