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 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (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
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Orion Middle School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 12th Ave
Orion, IL 61273
(309) 526-3392
Orion, IL 61273
(309) 526-3392
Grades: 6-8
| 232 students
Rank: #22.
Annawan Grade School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 W South St
Annawan, IL 61234
(309) 935-6623
Annawan, IL 61234
(309) 935-6623
Grades: PK-8
| 228 students
Rank: #33.
Wethersfield Jr/sr High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
439 Willard St
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-4205
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-4205
Grades: 7-12
| 233 students
Rank: #44.
Cambridge Jr/sr High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 S West St
Cambridge, IL 61238
(309) 937-2051
Cambridge, IL 61238
(309) 937-2051
Grades: 6-12
| 235 students
Rank: #55.
Galva Jr-sr High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
224 Morgan Rd
Galva, IL 61434
(309) 932-2151
Galva, IL 61434
(309) 932-2151
Grades: 7-12
| 201 students
Rank: #66.
Alwood Middle/high School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 E 5th Ave
Woodhull, IL 61490
(309) 334-2102
Woodhull, IL 61490
(309) 334-2102
Grades: 6-12
| 197 students
Rank: #77.
Geneseo Middle School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
333 E Ogden Ave
Geneseo, IL 61254
(309) 945-0599
Geneseo, IL 61254
(309) 945-0599
Grades: 6-8
| 592 students
Rank: #88.
Central Junior High School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
215 E Central Blvd
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-4290
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-4290
Grades: 7-8
| 218 students
Rank: #99.
Colona Grade School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 1st St
Colona, IL 61241
(309) 792-1232
Colona, IL 61241
(309) 792-1232
Grades: PK-8
| 385 students
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
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Henry County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
109 S State St
Atkinson, IL 61235
(309) 936-7814
Atkinson, IL 61235
(309) 936-7814
Grades: K-5
| 84 students
300 S West St
Cambridge, IL 61238
(309) 937-2051
Cambridge, IL 61238
(309) 937-2051
Grades: 7-8
| 74 students
Franklin School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
600 N Lexington Ave
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-3013
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-3013
Grades: 4-9
| 28 students
Iyc Kewanee (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
2021 Kentville Rd
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 852-4601
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 852-4601
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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
Grades: 7-12
| 3 students
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
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
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 Wethersfield 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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