For the 2024-25 school year, there are 15 public high schools serving 4,239 students in Macon County, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Macon County, IL are Garfield Learning Academy, Mt Zion High School and Maroa-forsyth Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Macon County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Macon County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Macon County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Maroa-forsyth Senior 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 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Macon County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Garfield Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
300 Meadow Terrace Pl, Kelley
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 362-3361
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 362-3361
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Mt Zion High School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
305 S Henderson St
Mt Zion, IL 62549
(217) 864-2363
Mt Zion, IL 62549
(217) 864-2363
Grades: 9-12
| 763 students
Rank: #33.
Maroa-forsyth Senior High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
610 W Washington St
Maroa, IL 61756
(217) 794-3463
Maroa, IL 61756
(217) 794-3463
Grades: 9-12
| 338 students
Rank: #44.
Warrensburg-latham High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
427 W North St
Warrensburg, IL 62573
(217) 672-3531
Warrensburg, IL 62573
(217) 672-3531
Grades: 9-12
| 330 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Milligan Academy Rssp
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 E Eldorado St
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 362-3085
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 362-3085
Grades: 7-11
| n/a students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Social-emotional Learning Academy
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
620 E Garfield Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3310
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3310
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #77.
Meridian High School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Po Box 380
Macon, IL 62544
(217) 764-5233
Macon, IL 62544
(217) 764-5233
Grades: 9-12
| 304 students
Rank: #88.
Argenta-oreana High School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Po Box 469
Argenta, IL 62501
(217) 795-4821
Argenta, IL 62501
(217) 795-4821
Grades: 9-12
| 285 students
Rank: #99.
Futures Unlimited
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 E Eldorado St
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 362-3080
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 362-3080
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1010.
Macarthur High School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1499 W Grand Ave
Decatur, IL 62522
(217) 362-3152
Decatur, IL 62522
(217) 362-3152
Grades: 9-12
| 1,105 students
Rank: #1111.
Sangamon Valley High School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
398 N Illinois St
Niantic, IL 62551
(217) 668-2392
Niantic, IL 62551
(217) 668-2392
Grades: 9-12
| 180 students
Rank: #1212.
Eisenhower High School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 S 16th St
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 362-3100
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 362-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 934 students
Rank: n/an/a
Garfield Elementary School
Alternative School
300 Meadow Terrace Pl
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 362-3275
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 362-3275
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Heartland Technical Academy
Vocational School
1 College Park
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 872-4050
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 872-4050
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Middle and High marys adolescent Educational program
Alternative School
1800 E Lake Shore Dr
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 464-5000
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 464-5000
Grades: 1-11
| n/a students
Macon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Adult Teen Ged Academy (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
363 N Water
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 422-6113
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 422-6113
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Po Box 470
Argenta, IL 62501
(217) 795-2313
Argenta, IL 62501
(217) 795-2313
Grades: K
| 65 students
575 North Brush College Rd
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 424-3184
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 424-3184
Grades: K-6
| 169 students
Decatur Area Technical Academy (Closed 2012)
Vocational School
300 East Eldorado St
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 424-3071
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 424-3071
Grades: 2-12
| 7 students
Decatur Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
2310 East Mound Rd
Decatur, IL 62524
(217) 877-0353
Decatur, IL 62524
(217) 877-0353
Grades: 12
| n/a students
1077 W Grand Ave
Decatur, IL 62522
(217) 362-3500
Decatur, IL 62522
(217) 362-3500
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
2115 S Taylor Rd
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 362-3390
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 362-3390
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
Heartland Region Efedual Credit High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
1 College Park
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 875-7211
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 875-7211
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Heartland Technical Academy (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
300 East Eldorado St
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 424-3014
Decatur, IL 62523
(217) 424-3014
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Po Box 738
Maroa, IL 61756
(217) 794-3882
Maroa, IL 61756
(217) 794-3882
Grades: 4-5
| 202 students
245 S Towson
Macon, IL 62544
(217) 764-5269
Macon, IL 62544
(217) 764-5269
Grades: PK-2
| 251 students
3789 N Water St
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 424-3084
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 424-3084
Grades: 7-8
| 465 students
Po Box 200
Niantic, IL 62551
(217) 668-2221
Niantic, IL 62551
(217) 668-2221
Grades: 6-8
| 120 students
2160 W Center St
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3551
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3551
Grades: K-6
| 244 students
2610 Salem Sch Rd
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 864-2615
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 864-2615
Grades: K-3
| 90 students
620 E Garfield Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3310
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3310
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
3900 N Neely Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3541
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3541
Grades: K-6
| 305 students
Sunnyside School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
303 W Mound Rd
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 424-3073
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 424-3073
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4735 E Cantrell St
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 362-3201
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 362-3201
Grades: 7-8
| 482 students
400 S Maffit St
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 424-3205
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 424-3205
Grades: PK-6
| 331 students
620 E Garfield Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3361
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3361
Grades: K-6
| 288 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Macon County, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Macon County, IL include Garfield Learning Academy, Mt Zion High School and Maroa-forsyth Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Macon County?
15 public high schools are located in Macon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Macon County?
Macon County public high schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Macon County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Macon County include: Eisenhower High School vs. Macarthur High School, Macarthur High School vs. Eisenhower High School, Mt Zion High School vs. Maroa-forsyth Senior High School
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