For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,629 students in Livingston County, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Livingston County, IL are Pontiac High School, Prairie Central High School and Dwight High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Livingston County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Livingston County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Livingston County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dwight 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 18% 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 Livingston County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pontiac High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 E Indiana Ave
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 844-6113
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 844-6113
Grades: 9-12
| 678 students
Rank: #22.
Prairie Central High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
411 N 7th St
Fairbury, IL 61739
(815) 692-2355
Fairbury, IL 61739
(815) 692-2355
Grades: 9-12
| 518 students
Rank: #33.
Dwight High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
801 S Franklin St
Dwight, IL 60420
(815) 584-6201
Dwight, IL 60420
(815) 584-6201
Grades: 9-12
| 201 students
Rank: #44.
Flanagan-cornell High School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
202 E Falcon Hwy
Flanagan, IL 61740
(815) 796-2291
Flanagan, IL 61740
(815) 796-2291
Grades: 9-12
| 109 students
Rank: #55.
Tri-point High School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 E Van Alstyne St
Cullom, IL 60929
(815) 689-2110
Cullom, IL 60929
(815) 689-2110
Grades: 9-12
| 123 students
Rank: n/an/a
Livingston Area Career Center
Vocational School
1100 E Indiana Ave
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-2557
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-2557
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Livingston County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Dwight Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
23813 East 3200 North Rd
Dwight, IL 60420
(815) 584-2806
Dwight, IL 60420
(815) 584-2806
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Po Box 367
Flanagan, IL 61740
(815) 796-2291
Flanagan, IL 61740
(815) 796-2291
Grades: 9-12
| 166 students
Livingston Area Career Center (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
1100 East Indiana Ave
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-2557
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-2557
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
450 N Bach
Forrest, IL 61741
(815) 657-8461
Forrest, IL 61741
(815) 657-8461
Grades: K-4
| 147 students
Pontiac Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
700 West Lincoln St
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-2816
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-2816
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Livingston County, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Livingston County, IL include Pontiac High School, Prairie Central High School and Dwight High School.
How many public high schools are located in Livingston County?
6 public high schools are located in Livingston County.
What is the racial composition of students in Livingston County?
Livingston County public high schools minority enrollment is 18% 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 Livingston County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Livingston County include: Pontiac High School vs. Prairie Central High School, Prairie Central High School vs. Pontiac High School, Tri-point High School vs. Prairie Central High School
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