For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,812 students in Rock Island, IL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Rock Island, IL are Thurgood Marshall Learning Center and Rock Island High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rock Island, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Rock Island have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Rock Island, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Rock Island High School, with 77% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Rock Island, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thurgood Marshall Learning Center
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 11th Ave
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5924
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5924
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #22.
Rock Island High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 25th Ave
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5950
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5950
Gr: 9-12 | 1,812 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rock Island, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
600 11th Ave
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5942
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5942
Gr: PK-6 | 209 students Minority enrollment: 88%
Mlk A R T Program (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
9607 14th St W
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5980
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5980
Gr: 6-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Rock Island, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Rock Island, IL include Thurgood Marshall Learning Center and Rock Island High School.
How many public high schools are located in Rock Island?
2 public high schools are located in Rock Island.
What is the racial composition of students in Rock Island?
Rock Island public high schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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