For the 2026 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 17% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Scott County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Scott 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 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bluffs High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 W Rockwood St
Bluffs, IL 62621
(217) 754-3815
Bluffs, IL 62621
(217) 754-3815
Gr: 9-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Winchester High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 W Cross St
Winchester, IL 62694
(217) 742-3151
Winchester, IL 62694
(217) 742-3151
Gr: 9-12 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
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).
Which public high schools in Scott County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Scott County include: Winchester High School vs. Bluffs High School, Bluffs High School vs. Winchester High School
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