Serving 472 students in grades 7-12, Hamilton County Jr/sr High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 472 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Graduation Rate: 90-94% (Top 30% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hamilton County Jr/sr High School's student population of 472 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
Total Students
472 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hamilton County Jr/sr High School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hamilton County Jr/sr High School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1383 out of 3426 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)17%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
2%
28%
Black
n/a
16%
White
97%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hamilton County Jr/sr High School's ranking?
Hamilton County Jr/sr High School is ranked #1383 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hamilton County Jr/sr High School?
The graduation rate of Hamilton County Jr/sr High School is 90-94%, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Hamilton County Jr/sr High School?
472 students attend Hamilton County Jr/sr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Hamilton County Jr/sr High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hamilton County Jr/sr High School?
Hamilton County Jr/sr High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hamilton County Jr/sr High School offer ?
Hamilton County Jr/sr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Hamilton County Jr/sr High School part of?
Hamilton County Jr/sr High School is part of Hamilton Co CUSD 10 School District.
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