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

Best Lawrence County Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 685 students in Lawrence County, IL.

The top ranked public high schools in Lawrence County, IL are Red Hill Jr/sr High School and Lawrenceville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Lawrence County, IL public high schools have an score of 16% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and score of 27% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Lawrence County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public high schools.

Lawrence County, IL public high school have a of 69%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Red Hill Jr/sr High School, with 70-79% 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 Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Red Hill Jr/sr High School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
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908 Church St
Bridgeport, IL 62417
(618) 945-2521

Gr: 7-12 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Rank: #22.

Lawrenceville High School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 15-19%)
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2200 James St
Lawrenceville, IL 62439
(618) 943-3389

Gr: 9-12 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

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Lawrence County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Lawrence Correctional Center (Closed 2011)

Alternative School

Rural Route 2
Sumner, IL 62466
(618) 936-2064

Gr: 12

Petty Elementary School (Closed 2011)

Rr 2 227
Sumner, IL 62466
(618) 947-2204

Gr: K-4

Safe School Roe12 Lawrence Cnty (Closed 2012)

Alternative School

907 15th St
Lawrenceville, IL 62439
(618) 943-8047

Gr: 10-12 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 33%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The top ranked public high schools in Lawrence County, IL include Red Hill Jr/sr High School and Lawrenceville High School.

How many public high schools are located in Lawrence County?

2 public high schools are located in Lawrence County.

What is the racial composition of students in Lawrence County?

Lawrence County public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).