For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 339 students in Sparta, IL.
The top-ranked public high school in Sparta, IL is Sparta High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sparta, IL public high school 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 Sparta have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Sparta, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sparta High School, with 75-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 24% 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 Sparta, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sparta High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
205 W Hood St
Sparta, IL 62286
(618) 443-4341
Sparta, IL 62286
(618) 443-4341
Gr: 9-12 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Sparta, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
119 Legion Dr
Sparta, IL 62286
(618) 443-5331
Sparta, IL 62286
(618) 443-5331
Gr: PK-3 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Sparta, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Sparta, IL include Sparta High School.
How many public high schools are located in Sparta?
1 public high schools are located in Sparta.
What is the racial composition of students in Sparta?
Sparta public high schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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