For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 500 students in Johnson County, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Johnson County, IL are Goreville High School and Vienna High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Johnson County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Johnson County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Johnson County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Goreville High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Johnson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Goreville High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 S Ferne Clyffe Rd
Goreville, IL 62939
(618) 995-2142
Goreville, IL 62939
(618) 995-2142
Grades: 9-12
| 176 students
Rank: #22.
Vienna High School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 N 1st St
Vienna, IL 62995
(618) 658-4461
Vienna, IL 62995
(618) 658-4461
Grades: 9-12
| 324 students
Johnson County 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Five County Vocational Center-goreville High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
201 South Ferne Clyffe Rd
Goreville, IL 62939
(618) 747-2703
Goreville, IL 62939
(618) 747-2703
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Five County Vocational Sys-vienna Campus High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
601 North 1st St
Vienna, IL 62995
(618) 658-4461
Vienna, IL 62995
(618) 658-4461
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Shawnee Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
6665 Route 146 East
Vienna, IL 62995
(618) 658-8331
Vienna, IL 62995
(618) 658-8331
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Vienna Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
6695 State Route 146 East
Vienna, IL 62995
(618) 658-8371
Vienna, IL 62995
(618) 658-8371
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Johnson County, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Johnson County, IL include Goreville High School and Vienna High School.
How many public high schools are located in Johnson County?
2 public high schools are located in Johnson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Johnson County?
Johnson County public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Johnson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Johnson County include: Goreville High School vs. Vienna High School, Vienna High School vs. Goreville High School
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