Top 5 Best Henry County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 2,615 students in Henry County, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Henry County, IL are Geneseo High School, Orion High School and Wethersfield Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Henry County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 32% statewide average). High schools in Henry County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public high schools.
Henry 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 Geneseo High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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 Henry County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Geneseo High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
700 N State St
Geneseo, IL 61254
(309) 945-0399
Grades: 9-12
| 813 students
Rank: #22.
Orion High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Po Box 39
Orion, IL 61273
(309) 526-3361
Grades: 9-12
| 307 students
Rank: #33.
Wethersfield Jr/sr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
439 Willard St
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-4205
Grades: 7-12
| 225 students
Rank: #44.
Cambridge Jr/sr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
300 S West St
Cambridge, IL 61238
(309) 937-2051
Grades: 6-12
| 221 students
Rank: #55.
Annawan High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
501 W South St
Annawan, IL 61234
(309) 935-6781
Grades: 9-12
| 95 students
Rank: #66.
Galva Jr-sr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
224 Morgan Rd
Galva, IL 61434
(309) 932-2151
Grades: 7-12
| 214 students
Rank: #77.
Alwood Middle/high School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
301 E 5th Ave
Woodhull, IL 61490
(309) 334-2102
Grades: 7-12
| 162 students
Rank: #88.
Kewanee High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1101 E 3rd St
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-3328
Grades: 9-12
| 578 students
Rank: n/an/a
Reg'l Safe School Program Roe #28
Alternative School
107 S State St
Atkinson, IL 61235
(309) 936-7890
Grades: 6-12
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Henry County, IL

Henry County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
109 S State St
Atkinson, IL 61235
(309) 936-7814
Grades: K-5
| 84 students
300 S West St
Cambridge, IL 61238
(309) 937-2051
Grades: 7-8
| 74 students
Franklin School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
600 N Lexington Ave
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-3013
Grades: 4-9
| 28 students
Iyc Kewanee (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
2021 Kentville Rd
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 852-4601
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
20965 E 900th St
Geneseo, IL 61254
(309) 949-2937
Grades: 7-12
| 3 students
20965 E 900th St
Geneseo, IL 61254
(309) 949-2937
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Henry County, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Henry County, IL include Geneseo High School, Orion High School and Wethersfield Jr/sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Henry County, IL?
9 public high schools are located in Henry County, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Henry County, IL?
Henry County, IL public high schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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