For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 1,293 students in Randolph County, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Randolph County, IL are Monroe/randolph Red Brick School, Coulterville High School and Red Bud High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Randolph County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Randolph County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Randolph County, 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 Steeleville 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 12% 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 Randolph County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Monroe/randolph Red Brick School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6137 Beck Rd
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 680-0154
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 680-0154
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Coulterville High School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
101 W Grant St
Coulterville, IL 62237
(618) 758-2881
Coulterville, IL 62237
(618) 758-2881
Grades: 9-12
| 67 students
Rank: #33.
Red Bud High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
815 Locust St
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 282-3826
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 282-3826
Grades: 9-12
| 416 students
Rank: #44.
Ccsi Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6137 Beck Rd
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 473-2222
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 473-2222
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #55.
Sparta High School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
205 W Hood St
Sparta, IL 62286
(618) 443-4341
Sparta, IL 62286
(618) 443-4341
Grades: 9-12
| 339 students
Rank: #66.
Steeleville High School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 S Sparta St
Steeleville, IL 62288
(618) 965-3432
Steeleville, IL 62288
(618) 965-3432
Grades: 9-12
| 140 students
Rank: #77.
Chester High School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1901 Swanwick St
Chester, IL 62233
(618) 826-2302
Chester, IL 62233
(618) 826-2302
Grades: 9-12
| 331 students
Rank: n/an/a
Career Center Of Southern Il
Vocational School
6137 Beck Rd
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 473-2222
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 473-2222
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Okaw Regional Voc System
Vocational School
1 Taylor St Rm 101
Chester, IL 62233
(618) 680-0154
Chester, IL 62233
(618) 680-0154
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Randolph County 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Menard Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
711 Kaskaskia St
Menard, IL 62259
(618) 826-5071
Menard, IL 62259
(618) 826-5071
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Red Brick School Omega (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
6137 Beck Rd
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 473-2222
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 473-2222
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
119 Legion Dr
Sparta, IL 62286
(618) 443-5331
Sparta, IL 62286
(618) 443-5331
Grades: PK-3
| 378 students
540 Pine St
Tilden, IL 62292
(618) 587-2401
Tilden, IL 62292
(618) 587-2401
Grades: K-4
| 54 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Randolph County, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Randolph County, IL include Monroe/randolph Red Brick School, Coulterville High School and Red Bud High School.
How many public high schools are located in Randolph County?
9 public high schools are located in Randolph County.
What is the racial composition of students in Randolph County?
Randolph County public high schools minority enrollment is 12% 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 Randolph County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Randolph County include: Coulterville High School vs. Steeleville High School, Chester High School vs. Red Bud High School, Chester High School vs. Steeleville High School
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