Best Public High Schools in Franklin County (2025-26)

Best Franklin County Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 1,609 students in Franklin County, IL.

The top ranked public high schools in Franklin County, IL are Sesser-valier High School, Thompsonville High School and Benton Cons High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Franklin County, IL public high schools have an score of 14% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and score of 18% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.

Franklin County, IL public high school have a of 76%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Sesser-valier 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 8% 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 Franklin County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Sesser-valier High School

(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
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4626 State Highway 154
Sesser, IL 62884
(618) 625-5105

Gr: 9-12 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Rank: #22.

Thompsonville High School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
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21191 Shawneetown Rd
Thompsonville, IL 62890
(618) 627-2446

Gr: 9-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1

Rank: #33.

Benton Cons High School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
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511 E Main St
Benton, IL 62812
(618) 439-3103

Gr: 9-12 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Rank: #44.

Frankfort Comm High School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
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601 E Main St
West Frankfort, IL 62896
(618) 932-3126

Gr: 9-12 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Rank: #55.

Zeigler-royalton High School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
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4989 State Highway 148
Mulkeytown, IL 62865
(618) 596-5841

Gr: 9-12 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Rank: #66.

Christopher High School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
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1 Bearcat Dr
Christopher, IL 62822
(618) 724-9461

Gr: 9-12 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Rank: n/an/a

Echo Juvenile Detention Center

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409 E Washington St
Benton, IL 62812
(618) 983-6628

Gr: 4-12

Rank: n/an/a

Franklin Co Detention Center 9-12

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409 E Washington St
Benton, IL 62812
(618) 438-2222

Gr: 9-12

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Franklin County, IL

Franklin County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Christopher Junior High School (Closed 2015)

501 S Snider St
Christopher, IL 62822
(618) 724-7604

Gr: 6-8 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Harvey Academic Preparation Center (Closed 2023)

1000 Forrest St
Benton, IL 62812
(618) 438-4011

Gr: 5-8 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Logan Elementary School (Closed 2006)

6612 1st East St
Logan, IL 62856
(618) 439-4163

Gr: K-8 | 41 students Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Franklin County, IL?

The top ranked public high schools in Franklin County, IL include Sesser-valier High School, Thompsonville High School and Benton Cons High School.

How many public high schools are located in Franklin County?

8 public high schools are located in Franklin County.

What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County?

Franklin County public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).