For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 2,661 students in Henry County, IL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Henry County, IL are Geneseo High School, Orion High School and Cambridge Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Henry County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Henry County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public high schools.
Henry 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 Geneseo High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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 Henry County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Geneseo High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 N State St
Geneseo, IL 61254
(309) 945-0399
Geneseo, IL 61254
(309) 945-0399
Gr: 9-12 | 794 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Orion High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 13th St
Orion, IL 61273
(309) 526-3361
Orion, IL 61273
(309) 526-3361
Gr: 9-12 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Cambridge Jr/sr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 S West St
Cambridge, IL 61238
(309) 937-2051
Cambridge, IL 61238
(309) 937-2051
Gr: 6-12 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #44.
Wethersfield Jr/sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
439 Willard St
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-4205
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-4205
Gr: 7-12 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
Annawan High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 W South St
Annawan, IL 61234
(309) 935-6781
Annawan, IL 61234
(309) 935-6781
Gr: 9-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
Galva Jr-sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1020 N Center Ave
Galva, IL 61434
(309) 932-2151
Galva, IL 61434
(309) 932-2151
Gr: 7-12 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
Alwood Middle/high School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 E 5th Ave
Woodhull, IL 61490
(309) 334-2102
Woodhull, IL 61490
(309) 334-2102
Gr: 6-12 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #88.
Kewanee High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1101 E 3rd St
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-3328
Kewanee, IL 61443
(309) 853-3328
Gr: 9-12 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
Reg'l Safe School Program Roe #28
Alternative School
107 S State St
Atkinson, IL 61235
(309) 936-7890
Atkinson, IL 61235
(309) 936-7890
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Roe 28 Student Support Alop
Alternative School
107 S State St
Atkinson, IL 61235
(309) 936-7890
Atkinson, IL 61235
(309) 936-7890
Gr: 4-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Henry County, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Henry County, IL include Geneseo High School, Orion High School and Cambridge Jr/sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Henry County?
9 public high schools are located in Henry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Henry County?
Henry County public high schools minority enrollment is 16% 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 Henry County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Henry County include: Galva Jr-sr High School vs. Kewanee High School, Wethersfield Jr/sr High School vs. Kewanee High School, Kewanee High School vs. Wethersfield Jr/sr High School
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