For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,112 students in Douglas County, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Douglas County, IL are Arthur-lovington-atwood-hammond, Tuscola High School and Arcola High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Douglas County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Douglas County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Douglas County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Tuscola High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Douglas County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Arthur-lovington-atwood-hammond
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 E Columbia St
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 543-2146
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 543-2146
Grades: 9-12
| 324 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Tuscola High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 S Prairie St
Tuscola, IL 61953
(217) 253-2377
Tuscola, IL 61953
(217) 253-2377
Grades: 9-12
| 297 students
Rank: #33.
Arcola High School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
351 W Washington St
Arcola, IL 61910
(217) 268-4962
Arcola, IL 61910
(217) 268-4962
Grades: 7-12
| 290 students
Rank: #44.
Villa Grove High School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 N Sycamore St
Villa Grove, IL 61956
(217) 832-2321
Villa Grove, IL 61956
(217) 832-2321
Grades: 9-12
| 201 students
Douglas County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
301 E Columbia St
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 543-2146
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 543-2146
Grades: 7-8
| 74 students
222 W Magnolia St
Atwood, IL 61913
(217) 578-2226
Atwood, IL 61913
(217) 578-2226
Grades: 9-12
| 117 students
316 North Illinois
Atwood, IL 61913
(217) 578-2220
Atwood, IL 61913
(217) 578-2220
Grades: PK-8
| 297 students
H E L P Arcola (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
211 1/2 S Jacques St
Arcola, IL 61910
(217) 268-3855
Arcola, IL 61910
(217) 268-3855
Grades: PK
| n/a students
207 S Coffin St
Newman, IL 61942
(217) 837-2475
Newman, IL 61942
(217) 837-2475
Grades: PK-1
| 84 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Douglas County, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Douglas County, IL include Arthur-lovington-atwood-hammond, Tuscola High School and Arcola High School.
How many public high schools are located in Douglas County?
4 public high schools are located in Douglas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Douglas County?
Douglas County public high schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Douglas County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Douglas County include: Villa Grove High School vs. Tuscola High School, Tuscola High School vs. Villa Grove High School
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