For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public high schools serving 3,021 students in Vermilion County, IL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Vermilion County, IL are Coop High School 1, B H R A Cooperative High School and Coop High School 7. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vermilion County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Vermilion County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Vermilion County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 74%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Coop High School 1, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 34% 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 Vermilion County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Coop High School 1
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17268 E 2750 North Rd
Bismarck, IL 61814
(217) 759-7291
Bismarck, IL 61814
(217) 759-7291
Gr: 9-12 | 247 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
B H R A Cooperative High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
17268 E 2750 North Rd
Bismarck, IL 61814
(217) 759-7291
Bismarck, IL 61814
(217) 759-7291
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #33.
Coop High School 7
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
350 N Chicago St
Rossville, IL 60963
(217) 748-6666
Rossville, IL 60963
(217) 748-6666
Gr: 9-12 | 109 students Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Oakwood High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5870 Us Route 150
Fithian, IL 61844
(217) 354-2358
Fithian, IL 61844
(217) 354-2358
Gr: 9-12 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Armstrong High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
30474 Smith
Armstrong, IL 61812
(217) 569-2122
Armstrong, IL 61812
(217) 569-2122
Gr: 9-12 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Georgetown-ridge Farm High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 W Mulberry St
Georgetown, IL 61846
(217) 662-6716
Georgetown, IL 61846
(217) 662-6716
Gr: 9-12 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Salt Fork High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
701 W Vermilion St
Catlin, IL 61817
(217) 427-5331
Catlin, IL 61817
(217) 427-5331
Gr: 9-12 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #88.
Westville High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
918 N State St
Westville, IL 61883
(217) 267-2183
Westville, IL 61883
(217) 267-2183
Gr: 9-12 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #99.
Hoopeston Area High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
615 E Orange St
Hoopeston, IL 60942
(217) 283-6662
Hoopeston, IL 60942
(217) 283-6662
Gr: 9-12 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1010.
Danville High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
202 E Fairchild St
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-1504
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-1504
Gr: 9-12 | 1,253 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1111.
Kenneth D Bailey Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
502 E Main St
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 477-0302
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 477-0302
Gr: 5-12
Rank: n/an/a
Middlefork School Rssp
Alternative School
15009 Catlin Tilton Rd
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 443-8273
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 443-8273
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Middlefork School Taoep
Alternative School
15009 Catlin Tilton Rd
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 443-8273
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 443-8273
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Vermilion Co Area Vocational Cent
Vocational School
2000 E Main St
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 443-8742
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 443-8742
Gr: 11-12
Rank: n/an/a
Vermilion Co Detention Center
Alternative School
150 Sager St
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 431-6691
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 431-6691
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Vermilion Voc Educational Deliver System
Vocational School
2000 E Main 110 Lh
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 443-8742
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 443-8742
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Vermilion County, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Vermilion County, IL include Coop High School 1, B H R A Cooperative High School and Coop High School 7.
How many public high schools are located in Vermilion County?
14 public high schools are located in Vermilion County.
What is the racial composition of students in Vermilion County?
Vermilion County public high schools minority enrollment is 34% 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 Vermilion County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Vermilion County include: Coop High School 1 vs. Armstrong High School, Coop High School 1 vs. Westville High School, Armstrong High School vs. Coop High School 1
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