Top 5 Best Livingston County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,692 students in Livingston County, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Livingston County, IL are Pontiac High School, Prairie Central High School and Dwight High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Livingston 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 21% (versus the 32% statewide average). High schools in Livingston County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Livingston County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Illinois average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dwight 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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Livingston County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pontiac High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1100 E Indiana Ave
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 844-6113
Grades: 9-12
| 696 students
Rank: #22.
Prairie Central High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
411 N 7th St
Fairbury, IL 61739
(815) 692-2355
Grades: 9-12
| 537 students
Rank: #33.
Dwight High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
801 S Franklin St
Dwight, IL 60420
(815) 584-6201
Grades: 9-12
| 224 students
Rank: #44.
Tri-point High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Po Box 316
Cullom, IL 60929
(815) 689-2110
Grades: 9-12
| 115 students
Rank: #55.
Flanagan-cornell High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
202 E Falcon Hwy
Flanagan, IL 61740
(815) 796-2291
Grades: 9-12
| 120 students
Rank: n/an/a
Livingston Area Career Cntr
Vocational School
1100 E Indiana Ave
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-2557
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Livingston County, IL

Livingston County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
23813 East 3200 North Rd
Dwight, IL 60420
(815) 584-2806
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Po Box 367
Flanagan, IL 61740
(815) 796-2291
Grades: 9-12
| 166 students
1100 East Indiana Ave
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-2557
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
450 N Bach
Forrest, IL 61741
(815) 657-8461
Grades: K-4
| 147 students
700 West Lincoln St
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-2816
Grades: 12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Livingston County, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Livingston County, IL include Pontiac High School, Prairie Central High School and Dwight High School.
How many public high schools are located in Livingston County, IL?
6 public high schools are located in Livingston County, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Livingston County, IL?
Livingston County, IL public high schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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