For the 2026 school year, there are 19 public high schools serving 11,949 students in Madison County, IL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Madison County, IL are Center For Educ Opp, District 7 Alternative School and Journeys School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Madison County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Madison 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 Triad High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 30% 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 Madison County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Center For Educ Opp
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
201 Staunton Rd
Troy, IL 62294
(618) 667-0633
Troy, IL 62294
(618) 667-0633
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
District 7 Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6148 Center Grove Rd
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 692-7466
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 692-7466
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Journeys School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
400 Alby Street
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 208-7490
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 208-7490
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #1 - 41. - 4.
Madison Student Support Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1634 7th St
Madison, IL 62060
(618) 877-1712
Madison, IL 62060
(618) 877-1712
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #55.
Edwardsville High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6161 Center Grove Rd
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-7100
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 656-7100
Gr: 9-12 | 2,342 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
Triad High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
703 E Us Highway 40
Troy, IL 62294
(618) 667-5409
Troy, IL 62294
(618) 667-5409
Gr: 9-12 | 1,218 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #77.
Highland High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Broadway
Highland, IL 62249
(618) 654-7131
Highland, IL 62249
(618) 654-7131
Gr: 9-12 | 844 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #88.
Alton High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4200 Humbert Rd
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 474-2700
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 474-2700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,823 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #99.
Mark Twain
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
907 Milton Rd
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2063
Alton, IL 62002
(618) 463-2063
Gr: K-12
Rank: #1010.
Civic Memorial High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 School St
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-7220
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 377-7220
Gr: 9-12 | 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1111.
Collinsville High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2201 S Morrison Ave
Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 343-6140
Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 343-6140
Gr: 9-12 | 1,956 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1212.
East Alton-wood River High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
777 N Wood River Ave
Wood River, IL 62095
(618) 254-3151
Wood River, IL 62095
(618) 254-3151
Gr: 9-12 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1313.
Roxana Sr High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 Chaffer Ave
Roxana, IL 62084
(618) 254-7553
Roxana, IL 62084
(618) 254-7553
Gr: 9-12 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1414.
Madison Senior High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 Farrish St
Madison, IL 62060
(618) 877-1712
Madison, IL 62060
(618) 877-1712
Gr: 9-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1515.
Granite City High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3148 Fehling Rd
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 451-5808
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 451-5808
Gr: 9-12 | 1,755 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
Collinsville Area Career Center
Vocational School
2201 S Morrison Ave
Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 343-6141
Collinsville, IL 62234
(618) 343-6141
Gr: 11-12
Rank: n/an/a
Journeys South
Special Education School
101 School St
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 210-6485
Bethalto, IL 62010
(618) 210-6485
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Lake School
Alternative School
3201 E 23rd St
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 451-5800
Granite City, IL 62040
(618) 451-5800
Gr: 5-12
Rank: n/an/a
Madison Co Detention Center
Alternative School
100 5th Ave
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 692-1002
Edwardsville, IL 62025
(618) 692-1002
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Madison County, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Madison County, IL include Center For Educ Opp, District 7 Alternative School and Journeys School.
How many public high schools are located in Madison County?
19 public high schools are located in Madison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Madison County?
Madison County public high schools minority enrollment is 30% 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 Madison County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Madison County include: Roxana Sr High School vs. East Alton-wood River High School, East Alton-wood River High School vs. Roxana Sr High School, Highland High School vs. Triad High School
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