For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 206 students in Henderson County, IL.
The top ranked public high school in Henderson County, IL is West Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Henderson County, IL public high school have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Henderson County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Henderson County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 72%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is West Central High School, with 70-74% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Henderson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Central High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1514 Us Route 34
Biggsville, IL 61418
(309) 627-2377
Biggsville, IL 61418
(309) 627-2377
Gr: 9-12 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Henderson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 179
Stronghurst, IL 61480
(309) 924-1531
Stronghurst, IL 61480
(309) 924-1531
Gr: PK-4 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Po Box 179
Stronghurst, IL 61480
(309) 924-1781
Stronghurst, IL 61480
(309) 924-1781
Gr: 9-12 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Box 750 Ellison St
Media, IL 61460
(309) 924-1441
Media, IL 61460
(309) 924-1441
Gr: 5-8 | 116 students Minority enrollment: 1%
R R 1, Box 72
Biggsville, IL 61418
(309) 627-2377
Biggsville, IL 61418
(309) 627-2377
Gr: 9-12 | 188 students Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Henderson County, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Henderson County, IL include West Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Henderson County?
1 public high schools are located in Henderson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Henderson County?
Henderson County public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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