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

Best Henderson County Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 206 students in Henderson County, IL.

The top ranked public high school in Henderson County, IL is West Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Henderson County, IL public high school have an score of 10% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and score of 15% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Henderson County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.

Henderson County, IL public high school have a of 72%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.

The school with highest graduation rate is West Central High School, with 70-74% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Henderson County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

West Central High School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
:

Bottom 50%

1514 Us Route 34
Biggsville, IL 61418
(309) 627-2377

Gr: 9-12 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

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

Henderson County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Southern Elementary School (Closed 2006)

Po Box 179
Stronghurst, IL 61480
(309) 924-1531

Gr: PK-4 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Southern High School (Closed 2006)

Po Box 179
Stronghurst, IL 61480
(309) 924-1781

Gr: 9-12 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Southern Junior High School (Closed 2006)

Box 750 Ellison St
Media, IL 61460
(309) 924-1441

Gr: 5-8 | 116 students Minority enrollment: 1%

Union High School (Closed 2006)

R R 1, Box 72
Biggsville, IL 61418
(309) 627-2377

Gr: 9-12 | 188 students Minority enrollment: 2%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The top ranked public high schools in Henderson County, IL include West Central High School.

How many public high schools are located in Henderson County?

1 public high schools are located in Henderson County.

What is the racial composition of students in Henderson County?

Henderson County public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).