For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 210 students in 62964, IL.
The top ranked public high school in 62964, IL is Meridian High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high school in zipcode 62964 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in 62964, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high school in zipcode 62964 have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Meridian High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62964, IL ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Meridian High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1401 Mounds Rd
Mounds, IL 62964
(618) 342-6778
Mounds, IL 62964
(618) 342-6778
Grades: 6-12
| 210 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 62964, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in 62964, IL include Meridian High School.
How many public high schools are located in 62964?
1 public high schools are located in 62964.
What is the racial composition of students in 62964?
62964 public high schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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