For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 161 students in New Athens, IL.
The top-ranked public high school in New Athens, IL is New Athens High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Athens, IL public high school have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in New Athens have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public high schools.
New Athens, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is New Athens 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 3% 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 New Athens, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Athens High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 Hanft St
New Athens, IL 62264
(618) 475-2173
New Athens, IL 62264
(618) 475-2173
Gr: 9-12 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in New Athens, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in New Athens, IL include New Athens High School.
How many public high schools are located in New Athens?
1 public high schools are located in New Athens.
What is the racial composition of students in New Athens?
New Athens public high schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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