For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 2,661 students in Henry County, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Henry County, IL are Geneseo High School, Orion High School and Wethersfield Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Henry County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Henry County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public high schools.
Henry County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Geneseo High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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 Henry County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Geneseo High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 N State St
Geneseo, IL 61254
(309) 945-0399
Geneseo, IL 61254
(309) 945-0399
Grades: 9-12
| 792 students
Rank: #22.
Orion High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 13th St
Orion, IL 61273
(309) 526-3361
Orion, IL 61273
(309) 526-3361
Grades: 9-12
| 294 students
Rank: #33.
Wethersfield Jr/sr High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
439 Willard St
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-4205
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-4205
Grades: 7-12
| 233 students
Rank: #44.
Cambridge Jr/sr High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 S West St
Cambridge, IL 61238
(309) 937-2051
Cambridge, IL 61238
(309) 937-2051
Grades: 6-12
| 235 students
Rank: #55.
Annawan High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 W South St
Annawan, IL 61234
(309) 935-6781
Annawan, IL 61234
(309) 935-6781
Grades: 9-12
| 99 students
Rank: #66.
Galva Jr-sr High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
224 Morgan Rd
Galva, IL 61434
(309) 932-2151
Galva, IL 61434
(309) 932-2151
Grades: 7-12
| 201 students
Rank: #77.
Alwood Middle/high School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 E 5th Ave
Woodhull, IL 61490
(309) 334-2102
Woodhull, IL 61490
(309) 334-2102
Grades: 6-12
| 197 students
Rank: #88.
Kewanee High School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1101 E 3rd St
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-3328
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-3328
Grades: 9-12
| 610 students
Rank: n/an/a
Reg'l Safe School Program Roe #28
Alternative School
107 S State St
Atkinson, IL 61235
(309) 936-7890
Atkinson, IL 61235
(309) 936-7890
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Henry County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
109 S State St
Atkinson, IL 61235
(309) 936-7814
Atkinson, IL 61235
(309) 936-7814
Grades: K-5
| 84 students
300 S West St
Cambridge, IL 61238
(309) 937-2051
Cambridge, IL 61238
(309) 937-2051
Grades: 7-8
| 74 students
Franklin School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
600 N Lexington Ave
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-3013
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-3013
Grades: 4-9
| 28 students
Iyc Kewanee (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
2021 Kentville Rd
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 852-4601
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 852-4601
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rock Island County Regional Safe School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
20965 E 900th St
Geneseo, IL 61254
(309) 949-2937
Geneseo, IL 61254
(309) 949-2937
Grades: 7-12
| 3 students
Rock River Coop Alternative School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
20965 E 900th St
Geneseo, IL 61254
(309) 949-2937
Geneseo, IL 61254
(309) 949-2937
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Henry County, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Henry County, IL include Geneseo High School, Orion High School and Wethersfield Jr/sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Henry County?
9 public high schools are located in Henry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Henry County?
Henry County public high schools minority enrollment is 16% 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 Henry County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Henry County include: Galva Jr-sr High School vs. Kewanee High School, Wethersfield Jr/sr High School vs. Kewanee High School, Kewanee High School vs. Wethersfield Jr/sr High School
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