For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 685 students in Lawrence County, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Lawrence County, IL are Red Hill Jr/sr High School and Lawrenceville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lawrence County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Lawrence County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Lawrence County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Red Hill Jr/sr High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Lawrence County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Red Hill Jr/sr High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
908 Church St
Bridgeport, IL 62417
(618) 945-2521
Bridgeport, IL 62417
(618) 945-2521
Grades: 7-12
| 395 students
Rank: #22.
Lawrenceville High School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2200 James St
Lawrenceville, IL 62439
(618) 943-3389
Lawrenceville, IL 62439
(618) 943-3389
Grades: 9-12
| 290 students
Lawrence County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Lawrence Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
Rural Route 2
Sumner, IL 62466
(618) 936-2064
Sumner, IL 62466
(618) 936-2064
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Rr 2 227
Sumner, IL 62466
(618) 947-2204
Sumner, IL 62466
(618) 947-2204
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
Safe School Roe12 Lawrence Cnty (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
907 15th St
Lawrenceville, IL 62439
(618) 943-8047
Lawrenceville, IL 62439
(618) 943-8047
Grades: 10-12
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Lawrence County, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Lawrence County, IL include Red Hill Jr/sr High School and Lawrenceville High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lawrence County?
2 public high schools are located in Lawrence County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lawrence County?
Lawrence County public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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