For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 681 students in Massac County, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Massac County, IL are Joppa Jr & Sr High School and Massac County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Massac County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Massac County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Massac County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 65%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Massac County High School, with 65-69% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 20% 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 Massac County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Joppa Jr & Sr High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Po Box 10
Joppa, IL 62953
(618) 543-7589
Joppa, IL 62953
(618) 543-7589
Grades: 7-12
| 98 students
Rank: #22.
Massac County High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2841 Old Marion Rd
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 524-3440
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 524-3440
Grades: 9-12
| 583 students
Massac County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2841 Old Marion Rd
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 524-3440
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 524-3440
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
619 E 5th St
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 524-4621
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 524-4621
Grades: PK-4
| 104 students
Massac County Pre-kndrgrtnbrookport Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
Po Box 278
Brookport, IL 62910
(618) 564-3494
Brookport, IL 62910
(618) 564-3494
Grades: PK
| 38 students
Massac County Pre-kndrgrtnmetropolis Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1002 Catherine St
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 524-2444
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 524-2444
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Po Box 151
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 524-4315
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 524-4315
Grades: 5-6
| 183 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Massac County, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Massac County, IL include Joppa Jr & Sr High School and Massac County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Massac County?
2 public high schools are located in Massac County.
What is the racial composition of students in Massac County?
Massac County public high schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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