For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 1,980 students in Stephenson County, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Stephenson County, IL are Dakota Jr Sr High School, Orangeville High School and Lena-winslow High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stephenson 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 30% (versus the 32% statewide average). High schools in Stephenson County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public high schools.
Stephenson County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Illinois average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pearl City 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 32% 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 Stephenson County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dakota Jr Sr High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Campus Dr
Dakota, IL 61018
(844) 632-5682
Dakota, IL 61018
(844) 632-5682
Grades: 7-12
| 387 students
Rank: #22.
Orangeville High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 S Orange St
Orangeville, IL 61060
(815) 789-4289
Orangeville, IL 61060
(815) 789-4289
Grades: 9-12
| 105 students
Rank: #33.
Lena-winslow High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
516 Fremont St
Lena, IL 61048
(815) 369-2525
Lena, IL 61048
(815) 369-2525
Grades: 9-12
| 246 students
Rank: #44.
Pearl City High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Po Box 9
Pearl City, IL 61062
(815) 443-2715
Pearl City, IL 61062
(815) 443-2715
Grades: 9-12
| 142 students
Rank: #55.
Freeport High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 W Moseley St
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0400
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,100 students
Rank: n/an/a
Career & Tech Educ Consortium
Vocational School
2037 W Galena Ave
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0709
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0709
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Freeport Alternative High School
Alternative School
1330 S Locust Ave
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 233-0796
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 233-0796
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Rap Freeport
Alternative School
27 S State Ave
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 599-1408
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 599-1408
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Stephenson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Banks-bergagna Education Center (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
302 West Exchange St
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 235-8027
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 235-8027
Grades: 6-12
| 16 students
Career & Technical Education Consolidated High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
2037 West Galena Ave
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0709
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0709
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
511 South Liberty Ave
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 541-3791
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 541-3791
Grades: PK
| n/a students
806 E Stephenson St
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0390
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0390
Grades: PK-4
| n/a students
501 School St
Winslow, IL 61089
(815) 367-2045
Winslow, IL 61089
(815) 367-2045
Grades: PK-K
| 121 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Stephenson County, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Stephenson County, IL include Dakota Jr Sr High School, Orangeville High School and Lena-winslow High School.
How many public high schools are located in Stephenson County, IL?
8 public high schools are located in Stephenson County, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Stephenson County, IL?
Stephenson County, IL public high schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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