For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 1,593 students in Fulton County, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Fulton County, IL are Spoon River Valley Sr High School, Canton High School and Farmington Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fulton County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Fulton County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Fulton County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lewistown Jr/sr High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Fulton County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Spoon River Valley Sr High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
35265 N Il Route 97
London Mills, IL 61544
(309) 778-2201
London Mills, IL 61544
(309) 778-2201
Grades: 9-12
| 63 students
Rank: #22.
Canton High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1001 N Main St
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-1820
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-1820
Grades: 9-12
| 609 students
Rank: #33.
Farmington Central High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
310 N Lightfoot Rd
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-1000
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-1000
Grades: 9-12
| 367 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Astoria High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
402 N Jefferson St
Astoria, IL 61501
(309) 329-2156
Astoria, IL 61501
(309) 329-2156
Grades: 9-12
| 80 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
V I T Sr High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1500 E Us Highway 136
Table Grove, IL 61482
(309) 758-5136
Table Grove, IL 61482
(309) 758-5136
Grades: 9-12
| 83 students
Rank: #66.
Lewistown Jr/sr High School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15205 N State 100 Hwy
Lewistown, IL 61542
(309) 547-2288
Lewistown, IL 61542
(309) 547-2288
Grades: 7-12
| 268 students
Rank: #77.
Cuba Sr High School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20325 N State Route 97
Cuba, IL 61427
(309) 785-7122
Cuba, IL 61427
(309) 785-7122
Grades: 9-12
| 123 students
Rank: n/an/a
Royals Academy Canton
Alternative School
749 E Locust St
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 575-3226
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 575-3226
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Royals Rssp Canton
Alternative School
749 E Locust St
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 575-3226
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 575-3226
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Fulton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
320 E Woods St
Avon, IL 61415
(309) 465-3621
Avon, IL 61415
(309) 465-3621
Grades: 6-8
| 193 students
320 East Woods St
Avon, IL 61415
(309) 465-3708
Avon, IL 61415
(309) 465-3708
Grades: PK-8
| 188 students
320 East Woods St
Avon, IL 61415
(309) 465-3621
Avon, IL 61415
(309) 465-3621
Grades: 9-12
| 52 students
322 E Fort St
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-2913
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-2913
Grades: 4-8
| 257 students
Facssrclamonts (Closed 2006)
Vocational School
23235 N County 22
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 649-6396
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 649-6396
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
362 W Fort St
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-4981
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-4981
Grades: PK-3
| 247 students
Illinois River Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1300 West Locust
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-7030
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-7030
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Knox-warren Spec Educ-kw Aams Cr (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
320 E Woods St
Avon, IL 61415
(309) 465-3621
Avon, IL 61415
(309) 465-3621
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Knox-warren Spec Educ-kw Aams Ls1 (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
320 E Woods St
Avon, IL 61415
(309) 465-3621
Avon, IL 61415
(309) 465-3621
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Knox-warren Spec Educ-kw Aams Ls2 (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
320 E Woods St
Avon, IL 61415
(309) 465-3621
Avon, IL 61415
(309) 465-3621
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
15501 E Avenue L
Lewistown, IL 61542
(309) 547-2240
Lewistown, IL 61542
(309) 547-2240
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
New Horizons (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
315 S Illinois St
Lewistown, IL 61542
(309) 547-7323
Lewistown, IL 61542
(309) 547-7323
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Fulton County, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Fulton County, IL include Spoon River Valley Sr High School, Canton High School and Farmington Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Fulton County?
9 public high schools are located in Fulton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Fulton County?
Fulton County public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Fulton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Fulton County include: Canton High School vs. Royals Rssp Canton, Royals Rssp Canton vs. Canton High School, Farmington Central High School vs. Spoon River Valley Sr High School
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