For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 334 students in Carthage, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Carthage, IL are Royals Academy Carthage and Illini West High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carthage, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Carthage have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Carthage, 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 Illini West High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Carthage, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Royals Academy Carthage
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
86 S Madison St
Carthage, IL 62321
(309) 575-3226
Carthage, IL 62321
(309) 575-3226
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #22.
Illini West High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 Miller St
Carthage, IL 62321
(217) 357-9607
Carthage, IL 62321
(217) 357-9607
Gr: 9-12 | 334 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Royals Rssp Carthage
Alternative School
86 S Madison St
Carthage, IL 62321
(309) 575-3226
Carthage, IL 62321
(309) 575-3226
Gr: 6-12
Carthage, Illinois ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
210 S Adams
Carthage, IL 62321
(217) 357-2136
Carthage, IL 62321
(217) 357-2136
Gr: 9-12 | 264 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
210 S Adams
Carthage, IL 62321
(217) 743-6412
Carthage, IL 62321
(217) 743-6412
Gr: 4-5 | 124 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Carthage, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Carthage, IL include Royals Academy Carthage and Illini West High School.
How many public high schools are located in Carthage?
3 public high schools are located in Carthage.
What is the racial composition of students in Carthage?
Carthage public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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