For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,609 students in Franklin County, IL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Franklin County, IL are Sesser-valier High School, Thompsonville High School and Benton Cons High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Franklin County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 76%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sesser-valier 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 8% 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 Franklin County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sesser-valier High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4626 State Highway 154
Sesser, IL 62884
(618) 625-5105
Sesser, IL 62884
(618) 625-5105
Gr: 9-12 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Thompsonville High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
21191 Shawneetown Rd
Thompsonville, IL 62890
(618) 627-2446
Thompsonville, IL 62890
(618) 627-2446
Gr: 9-12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #33.
Benton Cons High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
511 E Main St
Benton, IL 62812
(618) 439-3103
Benton, IL 62812
(618) 439-3103
Gr: 9-12 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Frankfort Comm High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 E Main St
West Frankfort, IL 62896
(618) 932-3126
West Frankfort, IL 62896
(618) 932-3126
Gr: 9-12 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Zeigler-royalton High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4989 State Highway 148
Mulkeytown, IL 62865
(618) 596-5841
Mulkeytown, IL 62865
(618) 596-5841
Gr: 9-12 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
Christopher High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Bearcat Dr
Christopher, IL 62822
(618) 724-9461
Christopher, IL 62822
(618) 724-9461
Gr: 9-12 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Franklin County, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Franklin County, IL include Sesser-valier High School, Thompsonville High School and Benton Cons High School.
How many public high schools are located in Franklin County?
8 public high schools are located in Franklin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County?
Franklin County public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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