For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 2,521 students in Henry County, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Henry County, IL are Orion Middle School, Annawan Grade School and Cambridge 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Henry County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Henry County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Orion Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 12th Ave
Orion, IL 61273
(309) 526-3392
Orion, IL 61273
(309) 526-3392
Gr: 6-8 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Annawan Grade School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 W South St
Annawan, IL 61234
(309) 935-6623
Annawan, IL 61234
(309) 935-6623
Gr: PK-8 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Cambridge Jr/sr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 S West St
Cambridge, IL 61238
(309) 937-2051
Cambridge, IL 61238
(309) 937-2051
Gr: 6-12 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #44.
Wethersfield Jr/sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
439 Willard St
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-4205
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-4205
Gr: 7-12 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
Geneseo Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
333 E Ogden Ave
Geneseo, IL 61254
(309) 945-0599
Geneseo, IL 61254
(309) 945-0599
Gr: 6-8 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Central Junior High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
215 E Central Blvd
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-4290
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-4290
Gr: 7-8 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #77.
Galva Jr-sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
224 Morgan Rd
Galva, IL 61434
(309) 932-2151
Galva, IL 61434
(309) 932-2151
Gr: 7-12 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #88.
Alwood Middle/high School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 E 5th Ave
Woodhull, IL 61490
(309) 334-2102
Woodhull, IL 61490
(309) 334-2102
Gr: 6-12 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #99.
Colona Grade School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 1st St
Colona, IL 61241
(309) 792-1232
Colona, IL 61241
(309) 792-1232
Gr: PK-8 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
Reg'l Safe School Program Roe #28
Alternative School
107 S State St
Atkinson, IL 61235
(309) 936-7890
Atkinson, IL 61235
(309) 936-7890
Gr: 6-12
Henry County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
109 S State St
Atkinson, IL 61235
(309) 936-7814
Atkinson, IL 61235
(309) 936-7814
Gr: K-5 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
300 S West St
Cambridge, IL 61238
(309) 937-2051
Cambridge, IL 61238
(309) 937-2051
Gr: 7-8 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Franklin School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
600 N Lexington Ave
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-3013
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-3013
Gr: 4-9 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rock Island County Regional Safe School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
20965 E 900th St
Geneseo, IL 61254
(309) 949-2937
Geneseo, IL 61254
(309) 949-2937
Gr: 7-12 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Rock River Coop Alternative School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
20965 E 900th St
Geneseo, IL 61254
(309) 949-2937
Geneseo, IL 61254
(309) 949-2937
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Henry County, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Henry County, IL include Orion Middle School, Annawan Grade School and Cambridge Jr/sr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Henry County?
10 public middle schools are located in Henry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Henry County?
Henry County public middle schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Henry County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Henry County include: Alwood Middle/high School vs. Cambridge Jr/sr High School, Cambridge Jr/sr High School vs. Alwood Middle/high School, Galva Jr-sr High School vs. Wethersfield Jr/sr High School
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