For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 2,182 students in Woodford County, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Woodford County, IL are Eureka High School, Metamora High School and El Paso-gridley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Woodford County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Woodford County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Illinois public high schools.
Woodford County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Metamora High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Woodford County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eureka High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 W Cruger Ave
Eureka, IL 61530
(309) 467-2361
Eureka, IL 61530
(309) 467-2361
Gr: 9-12 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Metamora High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 W Madison St
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 367-4151
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 367-4151
Gr: 9-12 | 919 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
El Paso-gridley High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 N Elm St
El Paso, IL 61738
(309) 527-4415
El Paso, IL 61738
(309) 527-4415
Gr: 9-12 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Fieldcrest High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Dornbush Dr
Minonk, IL 61760
(309) 432-2529
Minonk, IL 61760
(309) 432-2529
Gr: 9-12 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Roanoke-benson High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
208 W High St
Roanoke, IL 61561
(309) 923-8401
Roanoke, IL 61561
(309) 923-8401
Gr: 9-12 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Central Il Voc Educational Coop
Vocational School
101 W Madison St
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 367-2783
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 367-2783
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Roe 53 Academy
Alternative School
110 Fandel Rd, Roe 53 Academy
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 383-3002
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 383-3002
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Roe 53 Safe School
Alternative School
110 Fandel Ln
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 383-3002
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 383-3002
Gr: 6-12
Woodford County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Civec Regional Program High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
101 West Madison St
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 367-2783
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 367-2783
Gr: 9-12
Wcsea Black Patridge Pub Day (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
110 Fandel Rd
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 367-4901
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 367-4901
Gr: 2-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Wcsea-benson (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
131 S Reiter St
Benson, IL 61516
(309) 367-4901
Benson, IL 61516
(309) 367-4901
Gr: 5-8 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Wcsea-gh-4-8 (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
103 Warrior Way
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 367-4901
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 367-4901
Gr: 4 | 5 students
Wcsea-mgs (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
815 E Chatham St
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 367-4901
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 367-4901
Gr: Inquire with school
Wcsea-minonk-k-2 (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
523 Johnson St
Minonk, IL 61760
(309) 367-4901
Minonk, IL 61760
(309) 367-4901
Gr: K | 1 student
Wcsea-mths-9-12 Elementary School (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
101 W Madison St
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 367-4901
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 367-4901
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 38%
Wcsea-sowers-k-4 (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
202 W High St
Roanoke, IL 61561
(309) 367-4901
Roanoke, IL 61561
(309) 367-4901
Gr: 2 | 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Woodford County, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Woodford County, IL include Eureka High School, Metamora High School and El Paso-gridley High School.
How many public high schools are located in Woodford County?
8 public high schools are located in Woodford County.
What is the racial composition of students in Woodford County?
Woodford County public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Woodford County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Woodford County include: Metamora High School vs. Eureka High School, El Paso-gridley High School vs. Metamora High School, Metamora High School vs. El Paso-gridley High School
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