For the 2024-25 school year, there are 18 public high schools serving 13,013 students in Winnebago County, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Winnebago County, IL are Summit Academy Rssp, Hononegah Chd High School and Pecatonica High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winnebago County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Winnebago County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Winnebago County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 73%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Winnebago 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 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Winnebago County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Summit Academy Rssp
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1102 Evans Ave
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(779) 771-6392
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(779) 771-6392
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Hononegah Chd High School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
307 Salem St
Rockton, IL 61072
(815) 624-5008
Rockton, IL 61072
(815) 624-5008
Grades: 9-12
| 1,891 students
Rank: #33.
Pecatonica High School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Po Box 419
Pecatonica, IL 61063
(815) 239-2611
Pecatonica, IL 61063
(815) 239-2611
Grades: 9-12
| 290 students
Rank: #44.
Durand High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 W South St
Durand, IL 61024
(815) 248-2171
Durand, IL 61024
(815) 248-2171
Grades: 9-12
| 164 students
Rank: #55.
Dolan Ctr Maryville Farm Campus
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10104 Farm School Rd
Durand, IL 61024
(815) 599-3975
Durand, IL 61024
(815) 599-3975
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #66.
Winnebago High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 E Mcnair Rd
Winnebago, IL 61088
(815) 335-2336
Winnebago, IL 61088
(815) 335-2336
Grades: 9-12
| 412 students
Rank: #77.
Auburn High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5110 Auburn St
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 966-3300
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 966-3300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,936 students
Rank: #88.
Summit Academy Alop
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1102 Evans Ave
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 636-3060
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 636-3060
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #99.
Harlem High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9229 N Alpine Rd
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 654-4511
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 654-4511
Grades: 9-12
| 1,875 students
Rank: #1010.
Guilford High School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5620 Spring Creek Rd
Rockford, IL 61114
(815) 654-4870
Rockford, IL 61114
(815) 654-4870
Grades: 9-12
| 2,071 students
Rank: #1111.
South Beloit Sr High School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
245 Prairie Hill Rd
South Beloit, IL 61080
(815) 389-9004
South Beloit, IL 61080
(815) 389-9004
Grades: 9-12
| 246 students
Rank: #1212.
Legacy Academy Of Excellence Charter
Charter School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4029 Prairie Rd
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 961-1100
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 961-1100
Grades: K-12
| 233 students
Rank: #1313.
Roosevelt Center
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
978 Haskell Ave
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 966-3251
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 966-3251
Grades: 9-12
| 63 students
Rank: #1414.
Rockford East High School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2929 Charles St
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 229-2100
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 229-2100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,718 students
Rank: #1515.
Jefferson High School
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4145 Samuelson Rd
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 874-9536
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 874-9536
Grades: 9-12
| 2,114 students
Rank: n/an/a
Career Educ Assoc Of N Central Il
Vocational School
300 Heart Blvd
Loves Park, IL 61111
(815) 921-8476
Loves Park, IL 61111
(815) 921-8476
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Summit Academy Taoep
Alternative School
1102 Evans Ave
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 636-3060
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 636-3060
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Winnebago Co Detention Center
Alternative School
5350 Northrock Dr
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 516-2980
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 516-2980
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Winnebago County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4949 Marion Ave
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 229-2830
Rockford, IL 61108
(815) 229-2830
Grades: K-5
| 280 students
3051 Rotary Rd
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 966-3036
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 966-3036
Grades: 9-12
| 98 students
333 15th Ave
Rockford, IL 61104
(815) 966-3390
Rockford, IL 61104
(815) 966-3390
Grades: 3-5
| 335 students
Ceanci 150 Training Program High School (Closed 2012)
Vocational School
4151 Samuelson Rd
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 921-1651
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 921-1651
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
619 E State St
Cherry Valley, IL 61016
(815) 332-4938
Cherry Valley, IL 61016
(815) 332-4938
Grades: 3-5
| 148 students
730 Lincoln Park Bld
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 490-5410
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 490-5410
Grades: PK
| 354 students
1102 Evans Ave
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 654-5484
Machesney Park, IL 61115
(815) 654-5484
Grades: 9
| 499 students
315 Summit St
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 966-3385
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 966-3385
Grades: K-5
| 291 students
623 15th St
Rockford, IL 61104
(815) 229-2190
Rockford, IL 61104
(815) 229-2190
Grades: K-5
| 382 students
1907 Kishwaukee St
Rockford, IL 61104
(815) 489-7240
Rockford, IL 61104
(815) 489-7240
Grades: 9-10
| 42 students
2021 Hawthorne Dr
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 229-2430
Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 229-2430
Grades: 1-5
| 235 students
2128 New Milford School Rd
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 874-2446
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 874-2446
Grades: 3-5
| 222 students
Page Park School (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
5949 Safford Rd
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 720-4764
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 720-4764
Grades: 1-12
| 125 students
2729 Kishwaukee St
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 229-2165
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 229-2165
Grades: K-5
| 216 students
520 N Pierpont Ave
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 966-3721
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 966-3721
Grades: 6-8
| 364 students
315 La Clede Ave
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 966-3790
Rockford, IL 61102
(815) 966-3790
Grades: K-5
| 212 students
3320 Glenwood Ave
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 966-3280
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 966-3280
Grades: K-5
| 245 students
1520 Post Ave
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 966-3795
Rockford, IL 61103
(815) 966-3795
Grades: 1-5
| 292 students
Wilson Aspire (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
520 N Pierpont Ave
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 966-3770
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 966-3770
Grades: 3-12
| n/a students
Wm Nashold Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Magnet School
3303 20th St
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 229-2155
Rockford, IL 61109
(815) 229-2155
Grades: 5
| 402 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Winnebago County, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Winnebago County, IL include Summit Academy Rssp, Hononegah Chd High School and Pecatonica High School.
How many public high schools are located in Winnebago County?
18 public high schools are located in Winnebago County.
What is the racial composition of students in Winnebago County?
Winnebago County public high schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Winnebago County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Winnebago County include: Jefferson High School vs. Guilford High School, South Beloit Sr High School vs. Hononegah Chd High School, Harlem High School vs. Hononegah Chd High School
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