For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 961 students in Mcdonough County, IL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Mcdonough County, IL are Royals Academy Macomb, Macomb Senior High School and Bushnell-prairie City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mcdonough County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Mcdonough County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Mcdonough County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bushnell-prairie 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 19% 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 Mcdonough County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Royals Academy Macomb
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
341 S Johnson St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 575-3226
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 575-3226
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #22.
Macomb Senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1525 S Johnson St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 837-2331
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 837-2331
Gr: 9-12 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Bushnell-prairie City High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
845 Walnut St
Bushnell, IL 61422
(309) 772-2113
Bushnell, IL 61422
(309) 772-2113
Gr: 9-12 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
West Prairie Senior High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
18575 E 800th St
Colchester, IL 62326
(309) 776-3220
Colchester, IL 62326
(309) 776-3220
Gr: 9-12 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
Royals Rssp Macomb
Alternative School
341 S Johnson St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 575-3226
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 575-3226
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Western Area Career System 265
Vocational School
130 S Lafayette St Ste 200
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 221-6390
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 221-6390
Gr: 9-12
Mcdonough County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
600 S Hun St
Colchester, IL 62326
(309) 776-3220
Colchester, IL 62326
(309) 776-3220
Gr: 9-12 | 143 students
Facssrclamonts High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
130 South Lafayette St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 837-4821
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 837-4821
Gr: 9-12
306 East South St
Industry, IL 61440
(217) 322-4311
Industry, IL 61440
(217) 322-4311
Gr: PK-5 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
18575 E 800th St
Sciota, IL 61475
(309) 456-3750
Sciota, IL 61475
(309) 456-3750
Gr: 9-12 | 115 students
Wacs Regional Programs High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
130 South Lafayette St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 837-4821
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 837-4821
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Mcdonough County, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Mcdonough County, IL include Royals Academy Macomb, Macomb Senior High School and Bushnell-prairie City High School.
How many public high schools are located in Mcdonough County?
6 public high schools are located in Mcdonough County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mcdonough County?
Mcdonough County public high schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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