For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 661 students in Richland County, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Richland County, IL are Assist Taoep 12 and Richland County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richland County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Richland County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Richland County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Richland County High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Richland County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Assist Taoep 12
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
213 S Cumberland St
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 455-3605
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 455-3605
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Richland County High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1200 E Laurel St
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 393-2191
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 393-2191
Grades: 9-12
| 661 students
Rank: n/an/a
Assist Rssp 12
Alternative School
213 S Cumberland St
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 455-3605
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 455-3605
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Richland County 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Safe School Program Roe 12 (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
103 West Main St
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 395-1821
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 395-1821
Grades: 6-12
| 1 students
Safe School Roe12 Richland Co (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
426 South Whittle Ave
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 395-1821
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 395-1821
Grades: 9-10
| 2 students
103 Oak St
Noble, IL 62868
(618) 723-2415
Noble, IL 62868
(618) 723-2415
Grades: PK-5
| 149 students
320 E North Ave
Noble, IL 62868
(618) 723-2335
Noble, IL 62868
(618) 723-2335
Grades: 9-12
| 104 students
320 E North Ave
Noble, IL 62868
(618) 723-2335
Noble, IL 62868
(618) 723-2335
Grades: 7-8
| 45 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Richland County, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Richland County, IL include Assist Taoep 12 and Richland County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Richland County?
3 public high schools are located in Richland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Richland County?
Richland County public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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