Best Macomb Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 622 students in Macomb, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Macomb, IL are Royals Academy Macomb and Macomb Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Macomb, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Macomb have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public high schools.
Macomb, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is equal to the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Macomb Senior High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Macomb, IL (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Royals Academy Macomb
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
341 S Johnson St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 575-3226
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #22.
Macomb Senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1525 S Johnson St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 837-2331
Gr: 9-12 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
Royals Rssp Macomb
Alternative School
341 S Johnson St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 575-3226
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Western Area Career System 265
Vocational School
130 S Lafayette St Ste 200
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 221-6390
Gr: 9-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Macomb, Illinois

Macomb, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
130 South Lafayette St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 837-4821
Gr: 9-12
130 South Lafayette St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 837-4821
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Macomb, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Macomb, IL include Royals Academy Macomb and Macomb Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Macomb?
4 public high schools are located in Macomb.
What is the racial composition of students in Macomb?
Macomb public high schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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