For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,085 students in Saline County, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Saline County, IL are Galatia High School, Carrier Mills-stonefort High School and Eldorado High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saline County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Saline County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Saline 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 Eldorado High School, with 90-94% 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 Saline County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Galatia High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 N Mckinley St
Galatia, IL 62935
(618) 297-4571
Galatia, IL 62935
(618) 297-4571
Grades: 9-12
| 108 students
Rank: #22.
Carrier Mills-stonefort High School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7071 Us 45 S
Carrier Mills, IL 62917
(618) 994-2392
Carrier Mills, IL 62917
(618) 994-2392
Grades: 9-12
| 109 students
Rank: #33.
Eldorado High School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Illinois Ave
Eldorado, IL 62930
(618) 273-2881
Eldorado, IL 62930
(618) 273-2881
Grades: 9-12
| 292 students
Rank: #44.
Harrisburg High School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
333 W College St
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7637
Grades: 9-12
| 528 students
Rank: n/an/a
School District 428 Iyc-hrb
Alternative School
1201 W Poplar St
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 252-8681
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 252-8681
Grades: 7-12
| 48 students
Saline County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
114 W Main St
Galatia, IL 62935
(618) 297-4572
Galatia, IL 62935
(618) 297-4572
Grades: PK
| 22 students
Learning Alternative Branch Harrisburg (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
24 S Vine St
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7622
Harrisburg, IL 62946
(618) 253-7622
Grades: 6-12
| 9 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Saline County, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Saline County, IL include Galatia High School, Carrier Mills-stonefort High School and Eldorado High School.
How many public high schools are located in Saline County?
5 public high schools are located in Saline County.
What is the racial composition of students in Saline County?
Saline 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 Saline County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Saline County include: Eldorado High School vs. Harrisburg High School, Harrisburg High School vs. Eldorado High School
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