For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 696 students in Mason County, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Mason County, IL are Havana High School, Illini Central High School and Midwest Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mason County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Mason County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Mason County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Illini Central High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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 Mason County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Havana High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 S Mckinley St
Havana, IL 62644
(309) 543-3337
Havana, IL 62644
(309) 543-3337
Grades: 9-12
| 262 students
Rank: #22.
Illini Central High School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
208 N West Ave
Mason City, IL 62664
(217) 482-3252
Mason City, IL 62664
(217) 482-3252
Grades: 9-12
| 190 students
Rank: #33.
Midwest Central High School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
910 S Washington St
Manito, IL 61546
(309) 968-6766
Manito, IL 61546
(309) 968-6766
Grades: 9-12
| 244 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Mason County, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Mason County, IL include Havana High School, Illini Central High School and Midwest Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Mason County?
3 public high schools are located in Mason County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mason County?
Mason County public high schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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