For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 364 students in Pulaski County, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Pulaski County, IL are Meridian High School and Century Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pulaski County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Pulaski County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Pulaski County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less 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 46% 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 Pulaski County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 6-12 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Century Jr/sr High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4721 Shawnee College Rd
Ullin, IL 62992
(618) 845-3518
Ullin, IL 62992
(618) 845-3518
Gr: 6-12 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
River To River Education Center
Special Education School
251 W 2nd St
Ullin, IL 62992
(618) 634-2200
Ullin, IL 62992
(618) 634-2200
Gr: K-12
Pulaski County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Barnes Hall - Anna High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
17 Rustic Campus Dr
Ullin, IL 62992
(618) 634-2292
Ullin, IL 62992
(618) 634-2292
Gr: 7-12
4721 Shawnee Clge Rd
Ullin, IL 62992
(618) 845-3518
Ullin, IL 62992
(618) 845-3518
Gr: 7-8 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Jamp Vocational Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Po Box 127
Olmsted, IL 62970
(618) 742-6231
Olmsted, IL 62970
(618) 742-6231
Gr: 4-12 | 34 students Minority enrollment: 65%
Roe Safe School - Cairo (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
17 Rustic Campus Dr
Ullin, IL 62992
(618) 634-2292
Ullin, IL 62992
(618) 634-2292
Roe Safe School - Metropolis (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
17 Rustic Campus Dr
Ullin, IL 62992
(618) 634-2292
Ullin, IL 62992
(618) 634-2292
Gr: 9-11
West Vienna Learning Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
17 Rustic Campus Dr
Ullin, IL 62992
(618) 634-2292
Ullin, IL 62992
(618) 634-2292
Gr: 10
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Pulaski County, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Pulaski County, IL include Meridian High School and Century Jr/sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Pulaski County?
3 public high schools are located in Pulaski County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pulaski County?
Pulaski County public high schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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