For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 744 students in Henderson County, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Henderson County, IL are West Central Elementary School, West Central High School and West Central Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Henderson County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Henderson County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Henderson County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Central Elementary School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1514 Us Route 34
Biggsville, IL 61418
(309) 627-2339
Biggsville, IL 61418
(309) 627-2339
Grades: K-5
| 308 students
Rank: #22.
West Central High School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1514 Us Route 34
Biggsville, IL 61418
(309) 627-2377
Biggsville, IL 61418
(309) 627-2377
Grades: 9-12
| 199 students
Rank: #33.
West Central Middle School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Po Box 179
Stronghurst, IL 61480
(309) 924-1681
Stronghurst, IL 61480
(309) 924-1681
Grades: 6-8
| 184 students
Rank: n/an/a
1514 Us Route 34
Biggsville, IL 61418
(309) 627-2371
Biggsville, IL 61418
(309) 627-2371
Grades: PK
| 53 students
Henderson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 179
Stronghurst, IL 61480
(309) 924-1531
Stronghurst, IL 61480
(309) 924-1531
Grades: PK-4
| 172 students
Po Box 179
Stronghurst, IL 61480
(309) 924-1781
Stronghurst, IL 61480
(309) 924-1781
Grades: 9-12
| 155 students
Box 750 Ellison St
Media, IL 61460
(309) 924-1441
Media, IL 61460
(309) 924-1441
Grades: 5-8
| 116 students
R R 1, Box 72
Biggsville, IL 61418
(309) 627-2377
Biggsville, IL 61418
(309) 627-2377
Grades: 9-12
| 188 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Henderson County, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Henderson County, IL include West Central Elementary School, West Central High School and West Central Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Henderson County?
4 public schools are located in Henderson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Henderson County?
Henderson County public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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