For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 405 students in 62821, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in 62821, IL are Brownsville Attendance Center and Carmi-white County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 62821 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in 62821, IL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 62821 have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is equal to the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Carmi-white County High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62821, IL Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brownsville Attendance Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1187 County Road 700 E
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 265-3256
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 265-3256
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Carmi-white County High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 W Main St
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 382-4661
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 382-4661
Grades: 9-12
| 405 students
Rank: n/an/a
Roe 20 Learning Alt Branch School
Alternative School
314 E Cherry St Ste 1
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 387-0107
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 387-0107
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 62821, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in 62821, IL include Brownsville Attendance Center and Carmi-white County High School.
How many public high schools are located in 62821?
3 public high schools are located in 62821.
What is the racial composition of students in 62821?
62821 public high schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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