For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,648 students in Monroe County, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Monroe County, IL are Monroe/randolph Red Brick School, Columbia High School and Waterloo High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monroe County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Monroe County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Illinois public high schools.
Monroe County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Columbia 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 8% 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 Monroe County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Monroe/randolph Red Brick School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
107 E Mill St
Waterloo, IL 62298
(618) 473-2222
Waterloo, IL 62298
(618) 473-2222
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Columbia High School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
77 Veterans Pkwy
Columbia, IL 62236
(618) 281-5001
Columbia, IL 62236
(618) 281-5001
Grades: 9-12
| 635 students
Rank: #33.
Waterloo High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
505 E Bulldog
Waterloo, IL 62298
(618) 939-3455
Waterloo, IL 62298
(618) 939-3455
Grades: 9-12
| 895 students
Rank: #44.
Valmeyer High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 S Cedar Bluff Dr
Valmeyer, IL 62295
(618) 935-2100
Valmeyer, IL 62295
(618) 935-2100
Grades: 9-12
| 118 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 Monroe County, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Monroe County, IL include Monroe/randolph Red Brick School, Columbia High School and Waterloo High School.
How many public high schools are located in Monroe County?
4 public high schools are located in Monroe County.
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe County?
Monroe County public high schools minority enrollment is 8% 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 Monroe County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Monroe County include: Valmeyer High School vs. Columbia High School, Valmeyer High School vs. Waterloo High School, Waterloo High School vs. Columbia High School
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