For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public high schools serving 4,204 students in Macon County, IL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Macon County, IL are Decatur Pub. Schs. Alt. Education, Mt Zion High School and Maroa-forsyth Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Macon County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Macon County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Macon 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 Maroa-forsyth Senior High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 40% 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 Macon County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Decatur Pub. Schs. Alt. Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 N Educational Park Dr, Jared
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3361
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3361
Gr: K-12
Rank: #22.
Mt Zion High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
305 S Henderson St
Mt Zion, IL 62549
(217) 864-2363
Mt Zion, IL 62549
(217) 864-2363
Gr: 9-12 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Maroa-forsyth Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
610 W Washington St
Maroa, IL 61756
(217) 794-3463
Maroa, IL 61756
(217) 794-3463
Gr: 9-12 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Warrensburg-latham High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
427 W North St
Warrensburg, IL 62573
(217) 672-3531
Warrensburg, IL 62573
(217) 672-3531
Gr: 9-12 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Milligan Academy Rssp
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3900 N Neely Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3085
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3085
Gr: 6-11
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Social-emotional Learning Academy
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
620 E Garfield Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3310
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3310
Gr: K-12
Rank: #77.
Argenta-oreana High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 N Main St
Argenta, IL 62501
(217) 795-4821
Argenta, IL 62501
(217) 795-4821
Gr: 9-12 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #88.
Meridian High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
728 S Wall St
Macon, IL 62544
(217) 764-5233
Macon, IL 62544
(217) 764-5233
Gr: 9-12 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #99.
Sangamon Valley High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
398 N Illinois St
Niantic, IL 62551
(217) 668-2392
Niantic, IL 62551
(217) 668-2392
Gr: 9-12 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1010.
Futures Unlimited
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3900 N Neely Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3080
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3080
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #1111.
Macarthur High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1499 W Grand Ave
Decatur, IL 62522
(217) 362-3152
Decatur, IL 62522
(217) 362-3152
Gr: 9-12 | 1,059 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1212.
Eisenhower High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 S 16th St
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 362-3100
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 362-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 909 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: n/an/a
Heartland Technical Academy
Vocational School
1 College Park
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 872-4050
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 872-4050
Gr: 11-12
Rank: n/an/a
Macon/piatt Roe 39 Alop
Alternative School
3433 Rupp Pkwy
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 872-3721
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 872-3721
Gr: 4-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Macon County, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Macon County, IL include Decatur Pub. Schs. Alt. Education, Mt Zion High School and Maroa-forsyth Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Macon County?
14 public high schools are located in Macon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Macon County?
Macon County public high schools minority enrollment is 40% 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 Macon County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Macon County include: Eisenhower High School vs. Macarthur High School, Macarthur High School vs. Eisenhower High School, Mt Zion High School vs. Maroa-forsyth Senior High School
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