For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 589 students in Calhoun County, IL (there are , serving 147 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in Calhoun County, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Calhoun County, IL are Brussels High School, Calhoun High School and Brussels Grade School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Calhoun County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Calhoun County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Calhoun County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brussels High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
128 School St
Brussels, IL 62013
(618) 883-2131
Brussels, IL 62013
(618) 883-2131
Grades: 7-12
| 50 students
Rank: #22.
Calhoun High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 Calhoun Ave
Hardin, IL 62047
(618) 576-2229
Hardin, IL 62047
(618) 576-2229
Grades: 9-12
| 168 students
Rank: #33.
Brussels Grade School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
128 School St
Brussels, IL 62013
(618) 883-2131
Brussels, IL 62013
(618) 883-2131
Grades: K-6
| 37 students
Rank: #44.
Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
52 Poor Farm Hollow Rd
Hardin, IL 62047
(618) 576-2341
Hardin, IL 62047
(618) 576-2341
Grades: PK-8
| 334 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Calhoun County, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Calhoun County, IL include Brussels High School, Calhoun High School and Brussels Grade School.
How many public schools are located in Calhoun County?
4 public schools are located in Calhoun County.
What percentage of students in Calhoun County go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in Calhoun County are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Calhoun County?
Calhoun County public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Calhoun County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Calhoun County include: Brussels High School vs. Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High School, Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High School vs. Brussels High School, Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High School vs. Calhoun High School
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