Best Wood River Public High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 539 students in Wood River, IL.
The top-ranked public high school in Wood River, IL is East Alton-wood River High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wood River, IL public high school have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Wood River have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Wood River, 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 East Alton-wood River 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 22% 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 Wood River, IL (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Alton-wood River High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
777 N Wood River Ave
Wood River, IL 62095
(618) 254-3151
Gr: 9-12 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Wood River, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Wood River, IL include East Alton-wood River High School.
How many public high schools are located in Wood River?
1 public high schools are located in Wood River.
What is the racial composition of students in Wood River?
Wood River public high schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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