Best Schools in Henderson County, IL
Henderson County, IL has 17 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 7 elementary) serving 3,906 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 21%, so schools in Henderson County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Henderson County, IL
The top high schools in Henderson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. United High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
United Cusd 304 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 260 Students
2. Mercer County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mercer County School District 404 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 404 Students
3. Illini West High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Illini West H S Dist 307 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 342 Students
4. West Prairie Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Prairie Cusd 103 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 162 Students
5. West Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Central Cusd 235 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 199 Students
Best Middle Schools in Henderson County, IL
The top middle schools in Henderson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Prairie Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Prairie Cusd 103 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 99 Students
2. Mercer County Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mercer County School District 404 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 299 Students
3. Central Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Monmouth-roseville Cusd 238 • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 311 Students
4. West Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Central Cusd 235 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 184 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Henderson County, IL
The top elementary schools in Henderson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. United Elem Sch - West
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
United Cusd 304 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 232 Students
2. Apollo Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mercer County School District 404 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 335 Students
3. New Boston Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mercer County School District 404 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 175 Students
4. Dallas City Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dallas Esd 327 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 169 Students
5. La Harpe Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
La Harpe Csd 347 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 200 Students
6. West Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Central Cusd 235 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 308 Students
7. West Prairie North Elementary Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Prairie Cusd 103 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 174 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Henderson County, IL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Henderson County, IL has a total population of 6,387 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Henderson County, IL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Henderson County, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.83 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.79 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.04 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Henderson County, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Henderson County, IL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Henderson County, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Henderson County, IL
How many schools are in Henderson County, IL?
Henderson County, IL has 17 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 3,906 students in total.
How do schools in Henderson County perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in Henderson County score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 21%, so on average schools in Henderson County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Henderson County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 21%
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- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 55%
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- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Henderson County
2 places in Henderson County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
- Biggsville (3)
- Stronghurst (1)
School districts (1)
- West Central CUSD 235 (4 schools)