For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 220 students in Cerro Gordo, IL.
The top-ranked public high school in Cerro Gordo, IL is Cerro Gordo Jr And Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cerro Gordo, IL public high school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Cerro Gordo have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public high schools.
Cerro Gordo, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cerro Gordo Jr And Sr High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Cerro Gordo, IL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cerro Gordo Jr And Sr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 E Durfee St
Cerro Gordo, IL 61818
(217) 763-2711
Cerro Gordo, IL 61818
(217) 763-2711
Gr: 6-12 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Cerro Gordo, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
300 E Durfee St
Cerro Gordo, IL 61818
(217) 763-6411
Cerro Gordo, IL 61818
(217) 763-6411
Gr: 6-8 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Cerro Gordo, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Cerro Gordo, IL include Cerro Gordo Jr And Sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cerro Gordo?
1 public high schools are located in Cerro Gordo.
What is the racial composition of students in Cerro Gordo?
Cerro Gordo public high schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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