For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 373 students in Virden, IL.
The top ranked public high school in Virden, IL is North Mac High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Virden, IL public high school have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Virden have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Virden, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is North Mac High School, with 75-79% 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 Virden, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Mac High School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
231 W Fortune St
Virden, IL 62690
(217) 965-4127
Virden, IL 62690
(217) 965-4127
Grades: 9-12
| 373 students
Virden, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
231 West Fortune St
Virden, IL 62690
(217) 965-4127
Virden, IL 62690
(217) 965-4127
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
231 West Fortune St
Virden, IL 62690
(217) 965-3942
Virden, IL 62690
(217) 965-3942
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Virden, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Virden, IL include North Mac High School.
How many public high schools are located in Virden?
1 public high schools are located in Virden.
What is the racial composition of students in Virden?
Virden 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).
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