Best Rock Island Public High Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,810 students in Rock Island, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Rock Island, IL are Thurgood Marshall Learning Center and Rock Island High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rock Island, 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 12% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Rock Island have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Rock Island, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Rock Island High School, with 79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Rock Island, IL (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thurgood Marshall Learning Center
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
600 11th Ave
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5924
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Rock Island High School
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 25th Ave
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5950
Grades: 9-12
| 1,810 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Rock Island, Illinois

Rock Island, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
600 11th Ave
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5942
Grades: PK-6
| 209 students
3530 38th Ave
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5928
Grades: PK
| n/a students
9607 14th St W
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5980
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
930 14th St
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5944
Grades: PK-2
| n/a students
2601 18th Ave
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5925
Grades: 3-6
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Rock Island, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Rock Island, IL include Thurgood Marshall Learning Center and Rock Island High School.
How many public high schools are located in Rock Island?
2 public high schools are located in Rock Island.
What is the racial composition of students in Rock Island?
Rock Island public high schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

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