Top 10 Best Morgan County Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 1,411 students in Morgan County, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Morgan County, IL are Il Sch For The Visually Impaired, The Lafayette Academy and Meredosia-chambersburg High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morgan County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Morgan County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Morgan County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 74%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Franklin Jr/sr High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Morgan County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Il Sch For The Visually Impaired
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
658 E State St
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 479-4400
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
The Lafayette Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
409 Hardin Ave Fl 3
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-8438
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Meredosia-chambersburg High School
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
830 Main St
Meredosia, IL 62665
(217) 584-1744
Grades: 9-12
| 51 students
Rank: #44.
Crossroad Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
30 N Central Park Plz
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-0065
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #55.
Triopia Jr-sr High School
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2204 Concord Arenzville Rd
Concord, IL 62631
(217) 457-2281
Grades: 7-12
| 187 students
Rank: #66.
Waverly Jr/sr High School
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
201 N Miller St
Waverly, IL 62692
(217) 435-2211
Grades: 7-12
| 138 students
Rank: #77.
Jacksonville High School
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1211 N Diamond St
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-4384
Grades: 9-12
| 894 students
Rank: #88.
Ivan K Garrison Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
936 W Michigan Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-7174
Grades: 3-12
| n/a students
Rank: #99.
Illinois School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
125 S Webster Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 479-4201
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1010.
Franklin Jr/sr High School
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
110 State
Franklin, IL 62638
(217) 675-2395
Grades: 6-12
| 141 students
Rank: n/an/a
Arc
Alternative School
409 Hardin Ave Fl 3
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-8438
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Morgan County, IL

Morgan County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
352 Franklin Dr
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 271-1000
Grades: 5-8
| 114 students
Po Box 140
Alexander, IL 62601
(217) 478-3011
Grades: 2-5
| 97 students
Educational Daycare (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
330 W Michigan Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-7174
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
747 W Lafayette Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-8438
Grades: 6-12
| 6 students
352 Franklin Dr
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-7005
Grades: K-6
| 277 students
2268 East Morton Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-1481
Grades: 12
| n/a students
733 N Clay St
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-7905
Grades: K-6
| 179 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Morgan County, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Morgan County, IL include Il Sch For The Visually Impaired, The Lafayette Academy and Meredosia-chambersburg High School.
How many public high schools are located in Morgan County?
11 public high schools are located in Morgan County.
What is the racial composition of students in Morgan County?
Morgan County public high schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Morgan County are often viewed compared to one another?

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