For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 382 students in Jasper County, IL.
The top ranked public high school in Jasper County, IL is Newton Comm High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jasper County, IL public high schools 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 Jasper County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Jasper County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Newton Comm High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 4% 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 Jasper County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newton Comm High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 Westend Ave
Newton, IL 62448
(618) 783-2303
Newton, IL 62448
(618) 783-2303
Gr: 9-12 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
Next Step Day School
Special Education School
213 S Cumberland St
Willow Hill, IL 62480
(618) 455-3396
Willow Hill, IL 62480
(618) 455-3396
Gr: K-12
Jasper County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 146
Hidalgo, IL 62432
(618) 793-2678
Hidalgo, IL 62432
(618) 793-2678
Gr: PK-K | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Safe School Roe 12 Jasper County (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
213 South Cumberland St
Willow Hill, IL 62480
(618) 455-3605
Willow Hill, IL 62480
(618) 455-3605
Gr: 6-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
10045 N 300th St
Wheeler, IL 62479
(618) 783-3697
Wheeler, IL 62479
(618) 783-3697
Gr: 5-8 | 107 students
213 Cumberland St
Willow Hill, IL 62480
(618) 455-3231
Willow Hill, IL 62480
(618) 455-3231
Gr: K | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Jasper County, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Jasper County, IL include Newton Comm High School.
How many public high schools are located in Jasper County?
2 public high schools are located in Jasper County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jasper County?
Jasper County public high schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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