For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 811 students in Carroll County, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Carroll County, IL are Eastland Jr/sr High School, Chadwick-milledgeville Jr High School and West Carroll High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carroll County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Carroll County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public high schools.
Carroll County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Chadwick-milledgeville Jr 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 13% 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 Carroll County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eastland Jr/sr High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 S School Dr
Lanark, IL 61046
(815) 493-6341
Lanark, IL 61046
(815) 493-6341
Grades: 6-12
| 350 students
Rank: #22.
Chadwick-milledgeville Jr High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 E 8th St
Milledgeville, IL 61051
(815) 225-7141
Milledgeville, IL 61051
(815) 225-7141
Grades: 6-12
| 183 students
Rank: #33.
West Carroll High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Cragmoor St
Savanna, IL 61074
(815) 273-7715
Savanna, IL 61074
(815) 273-7715
Grades: 9-12
| 278 students
Carroll County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
19 School St
Chadwick, IL 61014
(815) 684-5191
Chadwick, IL 61014
(815) 684-5191
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
200 South School St
Lanark, IL 61046
(815) 493-6301
Lanark, IL 61046
(815) 493-6301
Grades: PK-2
| 180 students
100 E 8th St
Milledgeville, IL 61051
(815) 225-7141
Milledgeville, IL 61051
(815) 225-7141
Grades: PK-3
| n/a students
301 S Main St
Mount Carroll, IL 61053
(815) 244-2055
Mount Carroll, IL 61053
(815) 244-2055
Grades: PK-6
| 292 students
Savanna Pre-school (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
414 Third St
Savanna, IL 61074
(815) 273-7532
Savanna, IL 61074
(815) 273-7532
Grades: PK
| 40 students
801 South Street
Thomson, IL 61285
(815) 259-2735
Thomson, IL 61285
(815) 259-2735
Grades: 6-12
| 167 students
801 South St
Thomson, IL 61285
(815) 259-2736
Thomson, IL 61285
(815) 259-2736
Grades: 4-5
| 182 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Carroll County, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Carroll County, IL include Eastland Jr/sr High School, Chadwick-milledgeville Jr High School and West Carroll High School.
How many public high schools are located in Carroll County?
3 public high schools are located in Carroll County.
What is the racial composition of students in Carroll County?
Carroll County public high schools minority enrollment is 13% 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 Carroll County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Carroll County include: Eastland Jr/sr High School vs. West Carroll High School, West Carroll High School vs. Eastland Jr/sr High School, Chadwick-milledgeville Jr High School vs. Eastland Jr/sr High School
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