Best Public High Schools in Henderson County (2026)

Best Henderson County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 206 students in Henderson County, IL.

The top-ranked public high school in Henderson County, IL is West Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Henderson County, IL public high school have an score of 10% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and score of 15% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Henderson County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.

Henderson County, IL public high school have a of 72%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.

The school with highest graduation rate is West Central High School, with 70-74% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Henderson County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

West Central High School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
:

Bottom 50%

1514 Us Route 34
Biggsville, IL 61418
(309) 627-2377

Gr: 9-12 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Henderson County, IL

Henderson County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Southern Elementary School (Closed 2006)

Po Box 179
Stronghurst, IL 61480
(309) 924-1531

Gr: PK-4 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Southern High School (Closed 2006)

Po Box 179
Stronghurst, IL 61480
(309) 924-1781

Gr: 9-12 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Southern Junior High School (Closed 2006)

Box 750 Ellison St
Media, IL 61460
(309) 924-1441

Gr: 5-8 | 116 students Minority enrollment: 1%

Union High School (Closed 2006)

R R 1, Box 72
Biggsville, IL 61418
(309) 627-2377

Gr: 9-12 | 188 students Minority enrollment: 2%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Henderson County, IL?

The top-ranked public high schools in Henderson County, IL include West Central High School.

How many public high schools are located in Henderson County?

1 public high schools are located in Henderson County.

What is the racial composition of students in Henderson County?

Henderson County public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).