Best Cass County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,088 students in Cass County, IL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Cass County, IL are Virginia Jr/ Sr High School, A-c Central High School and Beardstown Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cass County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Cass County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Cass County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Beardstown Jr/sr 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 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Cass County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Virginia Jr/ Sr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
651 S Morgan St
Virginia, IL 62691
(217) 452-3087
Gr: 6-12 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
A-c Central High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
601 W Buchanan St
Ashland, IL 62612
(217) 476-3312
Gr: 9-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Beardstown Jr/sr High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
500 E 15th St
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-3665
Gr: 5-12 | 820 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Cass County, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Cass County, IL include Virginia Jr/ Sr High School, A-c Central High School and Beardstown Jr/sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cass County?
3 public high schools are located in Cass County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cass County?
Cass County public high schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Cass County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Cass County include: A-c Central High School vs. Beardstown Jr/sr High School

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