For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 822 students in Edgar County, IL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Edgar County, IL are Paris Cooperative High School 95, Kansas High School and Paris Cooperative High School 4. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Edgar County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Edgar County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Edgar County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Paris Cooperative High School 4, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Edgar County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paris Cooperative High School 95
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14040 E 1200th Rd
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 466-1175
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 466-1175
Gr: 9-12 | 362 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Kansas High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
310 S Front
Kansas, IL 61933
(217) 948-5175
Kansas, IL 61933
(217) 948-5175
Gr: 7-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Paris Cooperative High School 4
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14040 E 1200th Rd
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 466-1175
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 466-1175
Gr: 9-12 | 179 students Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #44.
Paris Cooperative High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14040 E 1200th Rd
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 466-1175
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 466-1175
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #55.
Chrisman High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
23231 Il Highway 1
Chrisman, IL 61924
(217) 269-2823
Chrisman, IL 61924
(217) 269-2823
Gr: 9-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #66.
Shiloh High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
21751 N 575th St
Hume, IL 61932
(217) 531-1850
Hume, IL 61932
(217) 531-1850
Gr: 9-12 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Edgar County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Behavior Academic Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
300 S Eads Ave
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 463-7708
Paris, IL 61944
(217) 463-7708
Gr: 6-8 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Edgar County, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Edgar County, IL include Paris Cooperative High School 95, Kansas High School and Paris Cooperative High School 4.
How many public high schools are located in Edgar County?
8 public high schools are located in Edgar County.
What is the racial composition of students in Edgar County?
Edgar County public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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