Top 3 Best Lee County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,289 students in Lee County, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Lee County, IL are Dixon High School, Amboy High School and Ashton-franklin Center High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lee County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 32% statewide average). High schools in Lee County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Lee County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Illinois average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ashton-franklin Center High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 17% 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 Lee County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dixon High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
300 Lincoln Statue Dr
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 493-4966
Grades: 9-12
| 834 students
Rank: #22.
Amboy High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11 E Hawley St
Amboy, IL 61310
(815) 857-3632
Grades: 9-12
| 225 students
Rank: #33.
Ashton-franklin Center High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
611 Western Ave
Ashton, IL 61006
(815) 453-7461
Grades: 7-12
| 230 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Lee County, IL

Lee County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
611 Western Ave
Ashton, IL 61006
(815) 453-7461
Grades: 9-12
| 118 students
318 E South St
Franklin Grove, IL 61031
(815) 456-2323
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2600 North Brinton Ave
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 288-5561
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Po Box 188
Franklin Grove, IL 61031
(815) 456-2323
Grades: 5-8
| 202 students
Po Box 55
Nachusa, IL 61057
(815) 284-7796
Grades: 9-11
| 9 students
P O Box 100
Nachusa, IL 61057
(815) 284-7796
Grades: 7-12
| 22 students
207 Pope St
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 251-4412
Grades: K-8
| 41 students
Po Box 37
Paw Paw, IL 61353
(815) 627-2841
Grades: 7-12
| 88 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Lee County, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Lee County, IL include Dixon High School, Amboy High School and Ashton-franklin Center High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lee County, IL?
3 public high schools are located in Lee County, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Lee County, IL?
Lee County, IL public high schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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