Top 5 Best Mcdonough County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 976 students in Mcdonough County, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Mcdonough County, IL are Royals Macomb, Macomb Senior High School and West Prairie Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mcdonough 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 35% (versus the 32% statewide average). High schools in Mcdonough County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public high schools.
Mcdonough County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is equal to the Illinois average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is West Prairie Senior 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 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Mcdonough County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Royals Macomb
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
341 S Johnson St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 575-3226
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Macomb Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1525 S Johnson St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 837-2331
Grades: 9-12
| 616 students
Rank: #33.
West Prairie Senior High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
18575 E 800th St
Sciota, IL 61475
(309) 456-3750
Grades: 9-12
| 160 students
Rank: #44.
Bushnell-prairie City High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
845 Walnut St
Bushnell, IL 61422
(309) 772-2113
Grades: 9-12
| 200 students
Rank: n/an/a
Royals Rssp Macomb
Alternative School
341 S Johnson St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 575-3226
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Western Area Career System 265
Vocational School
130 S Lafayette St Ste 200
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 575-3226
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Mcdonough County, IL

Mcdonough County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
600 S Hun St
Colchester, IL 62326
(309) 776-3220
Grades: 9-12
| 143 students
130 South Lafayette St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 837-4821
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
306 East South St
Industry, IL 61440
(217) 322-4311
Grades: PK-5
| 145 students
18575 E 800th St
Sciota, IL 61475
(309) 456-3750
Grades: 9-12
| 115 students
130 South Lafayette St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 837-4821
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Mcdonough County, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Mcdonough County, IL include Royals Macomb, Macomb Senior High School and West Prairie Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Mcdonough County, IL?
6 public high schools are located in Mcdonough County, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Mcdonough County, IL?
Mcdonough County, IL public high schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

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