Best Public High Schools in Boone County (2025-26)

Best Boone County Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 3,062 students in Boone County, IL.

The top ranked public high schools in Boone County, IL are Everest High School, Belvidere North High School and North Boone High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Boone County, IL public high schools have an score of 12% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and score of 19% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Boone County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.

Boone County, IL public high school have a of 84%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.

The school with highest graduation rate is North Boone 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 50% 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 Boone County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Everest High School

Alternative School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
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1320 East Ave
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-8080

Gr: 9-12

Rank: #22.

Belvidere North High School

(Math: 18% | Reading: 23%)
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9393 Beloit Rd
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-2636

Gr: 9-12 | 1,408 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%

Rank: #33.

North Boone High School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
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17823 Poplar Grove Rd
Poplar Grove, IL 61065
(815) 765-3311

Gr: 9-12 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%

Rank: #44.

Belvidere High School

(Math: 6% | Reading: 15%)
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1500 East Ave
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-6345

Gr: 9-12 | 1,161 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%

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

Boone County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Belvidere Endeavor High School (Closed 2014)

1320 East Ave
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-8080

Gr: 9-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 60%

Boone County Center (Closed 2020)

Special Education School

1320 East Ave
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-9851

Gr: PK

Kishwaukee Elementary School (Closed 2014)

7133 Garden Prairie Rd
Garden Prairie, IL 61038
(815) 597-1501

Gr: K-5 | 300 students Minority enrollment: 24%

Reg'l Learning Center Star Boone (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

1320 East Ave
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-8080

Gr: 9-12

Regl Learning Academy Star Boone (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

1320 East Ave
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-8080

Gr: 6-12

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The top ranked public high schools in Boone County, IL include Everest High School, Belvidere North High School and North Boone High School.

How many public high schools are located in Boone County?

4 public high schools are located in Boone County.

What is the racial composition of students in Boone County?

Boone County public high schools minority enrollment is 50% 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 Boone County are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public high schools in Boone County include: Belvidere High School vs. Belvidere North High School, Belvidere North High School vs. Belvidere High School, North Boone High School vs. Belvidere North High School