For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 848 students in Menard County, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Menard County, IL are Athens Sr High School, Porta High School and Greenview Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Menard County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Menard County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Menard County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Athens Sr High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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 Menard County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Athens Sr High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 Warrior Way
Athens, IL 62613
(217) 636-8314
Athens, IL 62613
(217) 636-8314
Grades: 9-12
| 313 students
Rank: #22.
Porta High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Po Box 202
Petersburg, IL 62675
(217) 632-3216
Petersburg, IL 62675
(217) 632-3216
Grades: 7-12
| 428 students
Rank: #33.
Greenview Jr/sr High School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
147 E Palmer St
Greenview, IL 62642
(217) 968-2295
Greenview, IL 62642
(217) 968-2295
Grades: 6-12
| 107 students
Menard County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P O Box 320
Greenview, IL 62642
(217) 968-2295
Greenview, IL 62642
(217) 968-2295
Grades: 7-8
| 60 students
17651 Bluejay Rd
Petersburg, IL 62675
(217) 632-3219
Petersburg, IL 62675
(217) 632-3219
Grades: 7-8
| 151 students
Salt Creek Academy (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
30819 Fancy Pr Ave
Athens, IL 62613
(217) 566-3841
Athens, IL 62613
(217) 566-3841
Grades: 10-11
| 9 students
306 North Elm St
Tallula, IL 62688
(217) 634-4328
Tallula, IL 62688
(217) 634-4328
Grades: PK-3
| 37 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Menard County, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Menard County, IL include Athens Sr High School, Porta High School and Greenview Jr/sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Menard County?
3 public high schools are located in Menard County.
What is the racial composition of students in Menard County?
Menard County public high schools minority enrollment is 6% 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 Menard County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Menard County include: Porta High School vs. Athens Sr High School, Greenview Jr/sr High School vs. Athens Sr High School, Athens Sr High School vs. Porta High School
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