For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 1,080 students in Hancock County, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Hancock County, IL are Royals Academy Carthage, Warsaw Sr High School and Illini West High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hancock County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Hancock County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Hancock County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Warsaw Sr High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Hancock County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Royals Academy Carthage
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
86 S Madison St
Carthage, IL 62321
(309) 575-3226
Carthage, IL 62321
(309) 575-3226
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #22.
Warsaw Sr High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
340 S 11th St
Warsaw, IL 62379
(217) 256-4281
Warsaw, IL 62379
(217) 256-4281
Gr: 9-12 | 175 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Illini West High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 Miller St
Carthage, IL 62321
(217) 357-9607
Carthage, IL 62321
(217) 357-9607
Gr: 9-12 | 334 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Southeastern Jr/sr High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
90 W Green St
Augusta, IL 62311
(217) 392-2125
Augusta, IL 62311
(217) 392-2125
Gr: 7-12 | 187 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #55.
Warsaw Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
340 S 11th St
Warsaw, IL 62379
(217) 256-4281
Warsaw, IL 62379
(217) 256-4281
Gr: PK-9 | 207 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #66.
Hamilton High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Keokuk St
Hamilton, IL 62341
(866) 332-3880
Hamilton, IL 62341
(866) 332-3880
Gr: 9-12 | 177 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Royals Rssp Carthage
Alternative School
86 S Madison St
Carthage, IL 62321
(309) 575-3226
Carthage, IL 62321
(309) 575-3226
Gr: 6-12
Hancock County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
210 S Adams
Carthage, IL 62321
(217) 357-2136
Carthage, IL 62321
(217) 357-2136
Gr: 9-12 | 264 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
210 S Adams
Carthage, IL 62321
(217) 743-6412
Carthage, IL 62321
(217) 743-6412
Gr: 4-5 | 124 students
270 N 10th St
Hamilton, IL 62341
(217) 847-3314
Hamilton, IL 62341
(217) 847-3314
Gr: 7-8 | 103 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
404 W Main St
La Harpe, IL 61450
(217) 659-3713
La Harpe, IL 61450
(217) 659-3713
Gr: 9-12 | 129 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
2461 N County Road 1000
Nauvoo, IL 62354
(217) 453-2231
Nauvoo, IL 62354
(217) 453-2231
Gr: 7-8 | 126 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Po Box 308
Nauvoo, IL 62354
(217) 453-2231
Nauvoo, IL 62354
(217) 453-2231
Gr: 9-12 | 99 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Po Box 247
Bowen, IL 62316
(217) 842-5236
Bowen, IL 62316
(217) 842-5236
Gr: 5-8 | 140 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Po Box 247
Bowen, IL 62316
(217) 842-5236
Bowen, IL 62316
(217) 842-5236
Gr: 4-5 | 71 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Hancock County, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Hancock County, IL include Royals Academy Carthage, Warsaw Sr High School and Illini West High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hancock County?
7 public high schools are located in Hancock County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hancock County?
Hancock County public high schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Hancock County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Hancock County include: Hamilton High School vs. Warsaw Sr High School, Warsaw Sr High School vs. Hamilton High School
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