For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 330 students in Gillespie, IL.
The top ranked public high school in Gillespie, IL is Gillespie High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gillespie, IL public high school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Gillespie have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Gillespie, 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 Gillespie High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best ÎÛÎÛÂþ» High Schools in Gillespie, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gillespie High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
612 Broadway St
Gillespie, IL 62033
(217) 839-2114
Gillespie, IL 62033
(217) 839-2114
Grades: 9-12
| 330 students
Gillespie, Illinois ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Special Education Building (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
412 Oregon St
Gillespie, IL 62033
(217) 839-2116
Gillespie, IL 62033
(217) 839-2116
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Gillespie, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Gillespie, IL include Gillespie High School.
How many public high schools are located in Gillespie?
1 public high schools are located in Gillespie.
What is the racial composition of students in Gillespie?
Gillespie public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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