For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 961 students in Mcdonough County, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Mcdonough County, IL are Royals Academy Macomb, Macomb Senior High School and West Prairie Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mcdonough County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Mcdonough County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public high schools.
Mcdonough County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is West Prairie Senior 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 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Mcdonough County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Royals Academy Macomb
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
341 S Johnson St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 575-3226
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 575-3226
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Macomb Senior High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1525 S Johnson St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 837-2331
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 837-2331
Grades: 9-12
| 622 students
Rank: #33.
West Prairie Senior High School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
18575 E 800th St
Colchester, IL 62326
(309) 776-3220
Colchester, IL 62326
(309) 776-3220
Grades: 9-12
| 164 students
Rank: #44.
Bushnell-prairie City High School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
845 Walnut St
Bushnell, IL 61422
(309) 772-2113
Bushnell, IL 61422
(309) 772-2113
Grades: 9-12
| 175 students
Rank: n/an/a
Royals Rssp Macomb
Alternative School
341 S Johnson St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 575-3226
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 575-3226
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Western Area Career System 265
Vocational School
130 S Lafayette St Ste 200
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 221-6390
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 221-6390
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Mcdonough County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
600 S Hun St
Colchester, IL 62326
(309) 776-3220
Colchester, IL 62326
(309) 776-3220
Grades: 9-12
| 143 students
Facssrclamonts High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
130 South Lafayette St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 837-4821
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 837-4821
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
306 East South St
Industry, IL 61440
(217) 322-4311
Industry, IL 61440
(217) 322-4311
Grades: PK-5
| 145 students
18575 E 800th St
Sciota, IL 61475
(309) 456-3750
Sciota, IL 61475
(309) 456-3750
Grades: 9-12
| 115 students
Wacs Regional Programs High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
130 South Lafayette St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 837-4821
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 837-4821
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Mcdonough County, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Mcdonough County, IL include Royals Academy Macomb, Macomb Senior High School and West Prairie Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Mcdonough County?
6 public high schools are located in Mcdonough County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mcdonough County?
Mcdonough County public high schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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