Best Iroquois County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,211 students in Iroquois County, IL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Iroquois County, IL are Milford High School Campus, Watseka Comm High School and Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Iroquois County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Iroquois County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Iroquois County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Central High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 20% 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 Iroquois County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Milford High School Campus
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
200 S Chicago St
Milford, IL 60953
(815) 889-4184
Gr: 9-12 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Watseka Comm High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
138 S Belmont Ave
Watseka, IL 60970
(815) 432-2486
Gr: 9-12 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Central High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1134 E 3100 North Rd
Clifton, IL 60927
(815) 694-2321
Gr: 9-12 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Cissna Park Sr High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
511 N 2nd St
Cissna Park, IL 60924
(815) 457-2171
Gr: 9-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Donovan Sr High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
600 North St
Donovan, IL 60931
(815) 486-7395
Gr: 9-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #66.
Iroquois West High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
529 E 2nd St
Gilman, IL 60938
(815) 265-4229
Gr: 9-12 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Iroquois County, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Iroquois County, IL include Milford High School Campus, Watseka Comm High School and Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Iroquois County?
6 public high schools are located in Iroquois County.
What is the racial composition of students in Iroquois County?
Iroquois County public high schools minority enrollment is 20% 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 Iroquois County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Iroquois County include: Watseka Comm High School vs. Iroquois West High School, Iroquois West High School vs. Watseka Comm High School

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