For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 2,700 students in Knox County, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Knox County, IL are R O W V A Jr And Sr High School, Knoxville Sr High School and Williamsfield High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Knox County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Knox County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Knox 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 Abingdon-avon High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Knox County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
R O W V A Jr And Sr High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Po Box 69
Oneida, IL 61467
(309) 483-6371
Oneida, IL 61467
(309) 483-6371
Grades: 7-12
| 243 students
Rank: #22.
Knoxville Sr High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 E Main St
Knoxville, IL 61448
(309) 289-2324
Knoxville, IL 61448
(309) 289-2324
Grades: 9-12
| 314 students
Rank: #33.
Williamsfield High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
325 W Kentucky Ave
Williamsfield, IL 61489
(309) 639-2219
Williamsfield, IL 61489
(309) 639-2219
Grades: 9-12
| 96 students
Rank: #44.
Galesburg Senior High School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1135 W Fremont St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2001
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2001
Grades: 7-12
| 1,762 students
Rank: #55.
Abingdon-avon High School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 W Martin St
Abingdon, IL 61410
(309) 462-2338
Abingdon, IL 61410
(309) 462-2338
Grades: 9-12
| 285 students
Rank: n/an/a
Galesburg Area Voc Center
Vocational School
940 W Fremont St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2005
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2005
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Knox Co Mary Davis Detention Home
Alternative School
1319 E 5th St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 343-5112
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 343-5112
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Raes East Alt Education
Alternative School
121 S Prairie St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 345-3828
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 345-3828
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Raes Night School
Alternative School
121 S Prairie St.
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 345-3828
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 345-3828
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Raes Rssp
Alternative School
121 S Prairie St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 345-3828
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 345-3828
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Knox County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
600 West Martin St
Abingdon, IL 61410
(309) 462-2338
Abingdon, IL 61410
(309) 462-2338
Grades: 9-12
| 219 students
600 West Martin St
Abingdon, IL 61410
(309) 462-2336
Abingdon, IL 61410
(309) 462-2336
Grades: 6-8
| 157 students
849 S Henderson St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2010
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2010
Grades: K-5
| 112 students
1131 W Dayton St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2011
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2011
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Galesburg Area Vocational Center (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
1135 West Fremont St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 343-3733
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 343-3733
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Hill Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
600 South Linwood Rd
Galesburg, IL 61402
(309) 343-4212
Galesburg, IL 61402
(309) 343-4212
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Knox-warren Spec Edu-kw Mable Ed (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
106 Pleasant Ave
Knoxville, IL 61448
(309) 289-4134
Knoxville, IL 61448
(309) 289-4134
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Knox-warren Spec Educ-kw Aahs Ls (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
600 W Martin St
Abingdon, IL 61410
(309) 462-2338
Abingdon, IL 61410
(309) 462-2338
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Knox-warren Spec Educ-kw Hedding (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
401 W Latimer St
Abingdon, IL 61410
(309) 462-2363
Abingdon, IL 61410
(309) 462-2363
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Knox-warren Spec Educ-kw Khs Ed (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
600 E Main St
Knoxville, IL 61448
(309) 289-2324
Knoxville, IL 61448
(309) 289-2324
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Knox-warren Spec Educ-kw Khs Ls1 (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
600 E Main St
Knoxville, IL 61448
(309) 289-2324
Knoxville, IL 61448
(309) 289-2324
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Knox-warren Spec Educ-kw Khs Ls2 (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
600 E Main St
Knoxville, IL 61448
(309) 289-2324
Knoxville, IL 61448
(309) 289-2324
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Knox-warren Spec Educ-kw Kjh Ed (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
701 E Mill St
Knoxville, IL 61448
(309) 289-4126
Knoxville, IL 61448
(309) 289-4126
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Knox-warren Spec Educ-kw Mable Ls (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
106 Pleasant Ave
Knoxville, IL 61448
(309) 289-4134
Knoxville, IL 61448
(309) 289-4134
Grades: 2
| 1 students
832 Harrison St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 343-0317
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 343-0317
Grades: K-5
| 311 students
1220 E Knox St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2004
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2004
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
547 N Farnham St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2014
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2014
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Phoenix Program (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
938 Harrison St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 344-7808
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 344-7808
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
510 N Depot St
Altona, IL 61414
(309) 484-2271
Altona, IL 61414
(309) 484-2271
Grades: 2-4
| n/a students
335 N Joy St
Oneida, IL 61467
(309) 483-2803
Oneida, IL 61467
(309) 483-2803
Grades: 7-8
| 101 students
220 North Depot Rd
Wataga, IL 61488
(309) 375-6651
Wataga, IL 61488
(309) 375-6651
Grades: 3-4
| n/a students
118 W Main
East Galesburg, IL 61430
(309) 342-3510
East Galesburg, IL 61430
(309) 342-3510
Grades: K-5
| 115 students
1777 State Rte 167
Victoria, IL 61485
(309) 879-2217
Victoria, IL 61485
(309) 879-2217
Grades: PK-6
| 92 students
Po Box 248
Yates City, IL 61572
(309) 358-1128
Yates City, IL 61572
(309) 358-1128
Grades: PK-8
| 204 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Knox County, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Knox County, IL include R O W V A Jr And Sr High School, Knoxville Sr High School and Williamsfield High School.
How many public high schools are located in Knox County?
10 public high schools are located in Knox County.
What is the racial composition of students in Knox County?
Knox County public high schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Knox County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Knox County include: Galesburg Senior High School vs. Knoxville Sr High School, R O W V A Jr And Sr High School vs. Galesburg Senior High School, Galesburg Senior High School vs. R O W V A Jr And Sr High School
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