Top 5 Best Shelby County Public High Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 784 students in Shelby County, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Shelby County, IL are Cowden-herrick Jr/sr High School, Shelbyville High School and Stewardson-strasburg High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shelby County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Shelby County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Shelby County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is equal to the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Shelbyville High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Shelby County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cowden-herrick Jr/sr High School
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
633 County Highway 22
Cowden, IL 62422
(217) 783-2125
Grades: 6-12
| 165 students
Rank: #22.
Shelbyville High School
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1001 W North 6th St
Shelbyville, IL 62565
(217) 774-3926
Grades: 9-12
| 354 students
Rank: #33.
Stewardson-strasburg High School
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2806 E 600 North Rd
Strasburg, IL 62465
(217) 682-3355
Grades: 9-12
| 128 students
Rank: #44.
Windsor Jr & Sr High School
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1424 Minnesota Ave
Windsor, IL 61957
(217) 459-2636
Grades: 7-12
| 137 students
Rank: n/an/a
Shelbyville Bridges
Alternative School
201 E North 12th St
Shelbyville, IL 62565
(217) 774-1037
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Shelby County, IL

Shelby County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Rr 128
Cowden, IL 62422
(217) 783-2125
Grades: PK-6
| 149 students
205 W Main
Shelbyville, IL 62565
(217) 774-3191
Grades: PK
| 28 students
249 Benton Street
Tower Hill, IL 62571
(217) 567-3121
Grades: 5-6
| 189 students
123 Co Rd 100 E
Sigel, IL 62462
(217) 844-3331
Grades: K-2
| 39 students
206 North Main St
Findlay, IL 62534
(217) 756-8522
Grades: 4-5
| 89 students
Po Box 157
Tower Hill, IL 62571
(217) 567-3121
Grades: 5-6
| 205 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Shelby County, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Shelby County, IL include Cowden-herrick Jr/sr High School, Shelbyville High School and Stewardson-strasburg High School.
How many public high schools are located in Shelby County?
5 public high schools are located in Shelby County.
What is the racial composition of students in Shelby County?
Shelby County public high schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

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