For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 546 students in Metropolis, IL.
The top ranked public high school in Metropolis, IL is Massac County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Metropolis, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Metropolis have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Metropolis, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 67%, 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 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools in Metropolis, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
| 546 students
Rank: n/an/a
Starquest Academy Rssp South
Alternative School
1102 W 10th St
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 998-1283
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 998-1283
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Metropolis, Illinois ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø 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-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 Metropolis, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Metropolis, IL include Massac County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Metropolis?
2 public high schools are located in Metropolis.
What is the racial composition of students in Metropolis?
Metropolis public high schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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