Top 10 Best Whiteside County Public High Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 2,582 students in Whiteside County, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Whiteside County, IL are Erie High School, Fulton High School and Prophetstown High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Whiteside County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Whiteside County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Whiteside County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fulton High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 30% 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 Whiteside County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Erie High School
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
435 6th Ave
Erie, IL 61250
(309) 659-2239
Grades: 9-12
| 184 students
Rank: #22.
Fulton High School
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1207 12th St
Fulton, IL 61252
(815) 589-3511
Grades: 9-12
| 273 students
Rank: #33.
Prophetstown High School
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
310 W Riverside Dr
Prophetstown, IL 61277
(815) 537-5161
Grades: 9-12
| 214 students
Rank: #44.
Morrison High School
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
643 Genesee Ave
Morrison, IL 61270
(815) 772-4071
Grades: 9-12
| 296 students
Rank: #55.
Rock Falls Township High School
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
101 12th Ave
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-3886
Grades: 9-12
| 566 students
Rank: #66.
Sterling High School
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1608 4th Ave
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-6800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,049 students
Rank: #77.
Regional Center For Change Alop
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
500 E 5th St
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 564-2032
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #88.
thome Educational
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
500 E 5th St
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-1026
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Morrison Alt Learning Program
Alternative School
300 Academic Dr
Morrison, IL 61270
(815) 772-7264
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Regional Center For Change
Alternative School
500 E 5th St
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 564-2032
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Whiteside Area Career
Vocational School
1608 5th Ave
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 626-5810
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Whiteside County, IL

Whiteside County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
511 Third Ave N
Albany, IL 61230
(309) 887-4441
Grades: PK-5
| 115 students
1700 6th Ave
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 626-3300
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1602 Dixon Rd
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-4400
Grades: K-8
| 245 students
3505 Prophet Rd
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-5280
Grades: PK-8
| 67 students
500 E 5th St
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-8733
Grades: K-5
| 189 students
506 West 4th St
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-3000
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1608 5th Ave
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 632-0556
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Whiteside County, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Whiteside County, IL include Erie High School, Fulton High School and Prophetstown High School.
How many public high schools are located in Whiteside County?
11 public high schools are located in Whiteside County.
What is the racial composition of students in Whiteside County?
Whiteside County public high schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Whiteside County are often viewed compared to one another?

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