For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 206 students in Henderson County, IL.
The top ranked public high school in Henderson County, IL is West Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Henderson County, IL public high school have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Henderson County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Henderson County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is West Central 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 9% 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 Henderson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
| 206 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 high schools in Henderson County, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Henderson County, IL include West Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Henderson County?
1 public high schools are located in Henderson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Henderson County?
Henderson County 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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