For the 2025-26 school year, there are 14 public high schools serving 3,021 students in Vermilion County, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Vermilion County, IL are Coop High School 1, B H R A Cooperative High School and Oakwood High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vermilion County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Vermilion County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Vermilion County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 74%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Coop High School 1, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 34% 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 Vermilion County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Coop High School 1
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17268 E 2750 North Rd
Bismarck, IL 61814
(217) 759-7291
Bismarck, IL 61814
(217) 759-7291
Gr: 9-12 | 265 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
B H R A Cooperative High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
17268 E 2750 North Rd
Bismarck, IL 61814
(217) 759-7291
Bismarck, IL 61814
(217) 759-7291
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Rank: #33.
Oakwood High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5870 Us Route 150
Fithian, IL 61844
(217) 354-2358
Fithian, IL 61844
(217) 354-2358
Gr: 9-12 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Armstrong High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
30474 Smith
Armstrong, IL 61812
(217) 569-2122
Armstrong, IL 61812
(217) 569-2122
Gr: 9-12 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Georgetown-ridge Farm High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 W Mulberry St
Georgetown, IL 61846
(217) 662-6716
Georgetown, IL 61846
(217) 662-6716
Gr: 9-12 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Salt Fork High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
701 W Vermilion St
Catlin, IL 61817
(217) 427-5331
Catlin, IL 61817
(217) 427-5331
Gr: 9-12 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
Westville High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
918 N State St
Westville, IL 61883
(217) 267-2183
Westville, IL 61883
(217) 267-2183
Gr: 9-12 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #88.
Hoopeston Area High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
615 E Orange St
Hoopeston, IL 60942
(217) 283-6662
Hoopeston, IL 60942
(217) 283-6662
Gr: 9-12 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #99.
Danville High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
202 E Fairchild St
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-1504
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-1504
Gr: 9-12 | 1,214 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1010.
Kenneth D Bailey Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
502 E Main St
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 477-0302
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 477-0302
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Middlefork School Rssp
Alternative School
15009 Catlin Tilton Rd
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 443-8273
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 443-8273
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Middlefork School Taoep
Alternative School
15009 Catlin Tilton Rd
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 443-8273
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 443-8273
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Vermilion Co Detention Center
Alternative School
150 Sager St
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 431-6691
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 431-6691
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Vermilion Voc Educational Deliver System
Vocational School
2000 E Main 110 Lh
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 443-8742
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 443-8742
Gr: 9-12
Vermilion County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1202 E Main St
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-2600
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-2600
Gr: K-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
216 N Webster St
Catlin, IL 61817
(217) 427-5421
Catlin, IL 61817
(217) 427-5421
Gr: PK-8 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
701 W Vermilion St
Catlin, IL 61817
(217) 427-5331
Catlin, IL 61817
(217) 427-5331
Gr: 9-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
350 N Chicago St
Rossville, IL 60963
(217) 748-6666
Rossville, IL 60963
(217) 748-6666
Gr: 9-12 | 102 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Danville Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
3820 East Main St
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 446-0441
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 446-0441
1101 N Gilbert St
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-1750
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-1750
Gr: K-4 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
609 E Honeywell Ave
Hoopeston, IL 60942
(217) 283-6666
Hoopeston, IL 60942
(217) 283-6666
Gr: 3-4 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
7087 N 600 East Rd
Sidell, IL 61876
(217) 288-9394
Sidell, IL 61876
(217) 288-9394
Gr: PK-5 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
7087 N 600 East Rd
Sidell, IL 61876
(217) 288-9392
Sidell, IL 61876
(217) 288-9392
Gr: 9-12 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
7087 N 600 East Rd
Sidell, IL 61876
(217) 288-9394
Sidell, IL 61876
(217) 288-9394
Gr: 6-8 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Middlefork School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
15009 Catlin Tilton Rd
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 443-8273
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 443-8273
Gr: PK-12 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 20%
305 South State St
Ridge Farm, IL 61870
(217) 247-2210
Ridge Farm, IL 61870
(217) 247-2210
Gr: 4-5 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
350 N Chicago
Rossville, IL 60963
(217) 748-6600
Rossville, IL 60963
(217) 748-6600
Gr: 9-12 | 112 students Minority enrollment: 4%
Weds Regional Program High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
2000 East Main 110 Lh
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 443-8742
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 443-8742
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Vermilion County, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Vermilion County, IL include Coop High School 1, B H R A Cooperative High School and Oakwood High School.
How many public high schools are located in Vermilion County?
14 public high schools are located in Vermilion County.
What is the racial composition of students in Vermilion County?
Vermilion County public high schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Vermilion County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Vermilion County include: Armstrong High School vs. Coop High School 1, Westville High School vs. Coop High School 1, Coop High School 1 vs. Armstrong High School
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