For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 833 students in Piatt County, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Piatt County, IL are Deland-weldon High School, Cerro Gordo Jr And Sr High School and Monticello High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Piatt County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Piatt County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public high schools.
Piatt County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Monticello High School, with ≥95% 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 and Black), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Piatt County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Deland-weldon High School
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
304 E Il Route 10
De Land, IL 61839
(217) 664-3314
De Land, IL 61839
(217) 664-3314
Grades: 9-12
| 41 students
Rank: #22.
Cerro Gordo Jr And Sr High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 E Durfee St
Cerro Gordo, IL 61818
(217) 763-2711
Cerro Gordo, IL 61818
(217) 763-2711
Grades: 6-12
| 220 students
Rank: #33.
Monticello High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Sage Dr
Monticello, IL 61856
(217) 762-8511
Monticello, IL 61856
(217) 762-8511
Grades: 9-12
| 479 students
Rank: #44.
Bement High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 S Champaign St
Bement, IL 61813
(217) 678-4200
Bement, IL 61813
(217) 678-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 93 students
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School
Location
Grades
Students
247 South Mckinley St
Mansfield, IL 61854
(217) 489-5201
Mansfield, IL 61854
(217) 489-5201
Grades: 7-8
| 121 students
300 E Durfee St
Cerro Gordo, IL 61818
(217) 763-6411
Cerro Gordo, IL 61818
(217) 763-6411
Grades: 6-8
| 139 students
700 N Buchanan St
Monticello, IL 61856
(217) 762-8511
Monticello, IL 61856
(217) 762-8511
Grades: PK-1
| 265 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Piatt County, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Piatt County, IL include Deland-weldon High School, Cerro Gordo Jr And Sr High School and Monticello High School.
How many public high schools are located in Piatt County?
4 public high schools are located in Piatt County.
What is the racial composition of students in Piatt County?
Piatt County public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Piatt County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Piatt County include: Deland-weldon High School vs. Monticello High School, Monticello High School vs. Deland-weldon High School, Cerro Gordo Jr And Sr High School vs. Monticello High School
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