For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 377 students in 62561, IL.
The top ranked public high school in 62561, IL is Riverton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high school in zipcode 62561 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in 62561, IL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high school in zipcode 62561 have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Riverton 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 Black), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62561, IL ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Riverton High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
841 N 3rd St
Riverton, IL 62561
(217) 629-6003
Riverton, IL 62561
(217) 629-6003
Grades: 9-12
| 377 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 62561, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in 62561, IL include Riverton High School.
How many public high schools are located in 62561?
1 public high schools are located in 62561.
What is the racial composition of students in 62561?
62561 public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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