Top 10 Best Knox County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 2,219 students in Knox County, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Knox County, IL are R O W V A Jr And Sr High School, Knoxville Sr High School and Williamsfield High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Knox County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 32% statewide average). High schools in Knox County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Knox County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Illinois average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Abingdon-avon High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best Knox County Public High Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
R O W V A Jr And Sr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Po Box 69
Oneida, IL 61467
(309) 483-6371
Grades: 7-12
| 276 students
Rank: #22.
Knoxville Sr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
600 E Main St
Knoxville, IL 61448
(309) 289-2324
Grades: 9-12
| 332 students
Rank: #33.
Williamsfield High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
325 W Kentucky Ave
Williamsfield, IL 61489
(309) 639-2219
Grades: 9-12
| 91 students
Rank: #44.
Galesburg High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1135 W Fremont St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2001
Grades: 9-12
| 1,239 students
Rank: #55.
Abingdon-avon High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
600 W Martin St
Abingdon, IL 61410
(309) 462-2338
Grades: 9-12
| 281 students
Rank: n/an/a
Galesburg Area Voc Center
Vocational School
940 W Fremont St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2005
Grades: 11-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Knox Co Mary Davis Detention Home
Alternative School
1319 E 5th St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 343-5112
Grades: 6-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Raes East Alt Ed
Alternative School
121 S Prairie St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 345-3828
Grades: 6-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Raes Night School
Alternative School
121 S Prairie St.
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 345-3828
Grades: 6-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Raes Rssp
Alternative School
121 S Prairie St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 345-3828
Grades: 6-12
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Knox County, IL

Knox County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
600 West Martin St
Abingdon, IL 61410
(309) 462-2338
Grades: 9-12
| 219 students
600 West Martin St
Abingdon, IL 61410
(309) 462-2336
Grades: 6-8
| 157 students
849 S Henderson St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2010
Grades: K-5
| 112 students
1131 W Dayton St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2011
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
1135 West Fremont St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 343-3733
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
600 South Linwood Rd
Galesburg, IL 61402
(309) 343-4212
Grades: 12
| n/a students
106 Pleasant Ave
Knoxville, IL 61448
(309) 289-4134
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
600 W Martin St
Abingdon, IL 61410
(309) 462-2338
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
401 W Latimer St
Abingdon, IL 61410
(309) 462-2363
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
600 E Main St
Knoxville, IL 61448
(309) 289-2324
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
600 E Main St
Knoxville, IL 61448
(309) 289-2324
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
600 E Main St
Knoxville, IL 61448
(309) 289-2324
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
701 E Mill St
Knoxville, IL 61448
(309) 289-4126
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
106 Pleasant Ave
Knoxville, IL 61448
(309) 289-4134
Grades: 2
| 1 students
832 Harrison St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 343-0317
Grades: K-5
| 311 students
1220 E Knox St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2004
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
547 N Farnham St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 973-2014
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Phoenix Program (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
938 Harrison St
Galesburg, IL 61401
(309) 344-7808
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
510 N Depot St
Altona, IL 61414
(309) 484-2271
Grades: 2-4
| n/a students
335 N Joy St
Oneida, IL 61467
(309) 483-2803
Grades: 7-8
| 101 students
220 North Depot Rd
Wataga, IL 61488
(309) 375-6651
Grades: 3-4
| n/a students
118 W Main
East Galesburg, IL 61430
(309) 342-3510
Grades: K-5
| 115 students
Po Box 195
Rio, IL 61472
(309) 872-2111
Grades: 1-6
| 39 students
1777 State Rte 167
Victoria, IL 61485
(309) 879-2217
Grades: PK-6
| 92 students
Po Box 248
Yates City, IL 61572
(309) 358-1128
Grades: PK-8
| 204 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Knox County, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Knox County, IL include R O W V A Jr And Sr High School, Knoxville Sr High School and Williamsfield High School.
How many public high schools are located in Knox County, IL?
10 public high schools are located in Knox County, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Knox County, IL?
Knox County, IL public high schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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