For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 382 students in Jasper County, IL.
The top-ranked public high school in Jasper County, IL is Newton Comm High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jasper County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Jasper County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Jasper County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Newton Comm 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 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Jasper County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newton Comm High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 Westend Ave
Newton, IL 62448
(618) 783-2303
Newton, IL 62448
(618) 783-2303
Gr: 9-12 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Next Step Day School
Special Education School
213 S Cumberland St
Willow Hill, IL 62480
(618) 455-3396
Willow Hill, IL 62480
(618) 455-3396
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Jasper County, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Jasper County, IL include Newton Comm High School.
How many public high schools are located in Jasper County?
2 public high schools are located in Jasper County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jasper County?
Jasper County public high schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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