For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 307 students in 62544, IL.
The top ranked public high school in 62544, IL is Meridian High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» high school in zipcode 62544 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in 62544, IL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» high school in zipcode 62544 have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Meridian High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62544, IL ÎÛÎÛÂþ» High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Meridian High School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
728 S Wall St
Macon, IL 62544
(217) 764-5233
Macon, IL 62544
(217) 764-5233
Grades: 9-12
| 307 students
62544, Illinois ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
245 S Towson
Macon, IL 62544
(217) 764-5269
Macon, IL 62544
(217) 764-5269
Grades: PK-2
| 251 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 62544, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in 62544, IL include Meridian High School.
How many public high schools are located in 62544?
1 public high schools are located in 62544.
What is the racial composition of students in 62544?
62544 public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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