For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 5,312 students in Dekalb County, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Dekalb County, IL are Hinckley-big Rock High School, Indian Creek High School and Sycamore High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dekalb 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 30% (versus the 32% statewide average). High schools in Dekalb County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public high schools.
Dekalb County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Illinois average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sycamore High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 35% 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 Dekalb County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hinckley-big Rock High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 E Lincoln Ave
Hinckley, IL 60520
(815) 286-7501
Hinckley, IL 60520
(815) 286-7501
Grades: 9-12
| 213 students
Rank: #22.
Indian Creek High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
506 S Shabbona Rd
Shabbona, IL 60550
(815) 824-2197
Shabbona, IL 60550
(815) 824-2197
Grades: 9-12
| 259 students
Rank: #33.
Sycamore High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
427 Spartan Trl
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8160
Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 899-8160
Grades: 9-12
| 1,180 students
Rank: #44.
Sandwich Community High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
515 Lions Rd
Sandwich, IL 60548
(815) 786-2157
Sandwich, IL 60548
(815) 786-2157
Grades: 9-12
| 595 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Genoa-kingston High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
980 Park Ave
Genoa, IL 60135
(815) 784-5111
Genoa, IL 60135
(815) 784-5111
Grades: 9-12
| 513 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Somonauk High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 W Market St
Somonauk, IL 60552
(815) 498-2314
Somonauk, IL 60552
(815) 498-2314
Grades: 9-12
| 250 students
Rank: #77.
Dekalb High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 W Dresser Rd
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2100
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2100
Grades: 9-12
| 2,073 students
Rank: #88.
Hiawatha Jr/sr High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Po Box 428
Kirkland, IL 60146
(815) 522-3335
Kirkland, IL 60146
(815) 522-3335
Grades: 6-12
| 229 students
Rank: n/an/a
Indian Valley Area Voc Center
Vocational School
600 Lions Rd
Sandwich, IL 60548
(815) 786-9873
Sandwich, IL 60548
(815) 786-9873
Grades: 11-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kec Area Voc Center
Vocational School
21255 Malta Rd
Malta, IL 60150
(815) 825-2000
Malta, IL 60150
(815) 825-2000
Grades: 11-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kec Central Efe 170
Alternative School
Po Box 263
Malta, IL 60150
(815) 825-2000
Malta, IL 60150
(815) 825-2000
Grades: 7-12
| 0 students
Dekalb County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
900 East Garden St
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2320
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2320
Grades: K-5
| 281 students
650 N 1st St
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2324
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2324
Grades: 6-8
| 547 students
Davenport Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Magnet School
123 W 1st St
Genoa, IL 60135
(815) 784-2448
Genoa, IL 60135
(815) 784-2448
Grades: PK-1
| 239 students
Indian Valley Area Vocational Center (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
600 Lions Rd
Sandwich, IL 60548
(815) 786-9873
Sandwich, IL 60548
(815) 786-9873
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Kec Area Vocational Center (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
21255 Malta Rd
Malta, IL 60150
(815) 825-2000
Malta, IL 60150
(815) 825-2000
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Kecol High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
901 South 4th St
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2400
Dekalb, IL 60115
(815) 754-2400
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
5068 Il Route 38
Malta, IL 60150
(815) 825-2061
Malta, IL 60150
(815) 825-2061
Grades: K-5
| 282 students
220 N Maple St
Waterman, IL 60556
(815) 264-3351
Waterman, IL 60556
(815) 264-3351
Grades: K-5
| 120 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Dekalb County, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Dekalb County, IL include Hinckley-big Rock High School, Indian Creek High School and Sycamore High School.
How many public high schools are located in Dekalb County, IL?
11 public high schools are located in Dekalb County, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Dekalb County, IL?
Dekalb County, IL public high schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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