For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 3,062 students in Boone County, IL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Boone County, IL are Everest High School, Belvidere North High School and North Boone High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Boone County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Boone County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Boone 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 North Boone 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 50% 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 Boone County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Everest High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1320 East Ave
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-8080
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-8080
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #22.
Belvidere North High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9393 Beloit Rd
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-2636
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-2636
Gr: 9-12 | 1,408 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
North Boone High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
17823 Poplar Grove Rd
Poplar Grove, IL 61065
(815) 765-3311
Poplar Grove, IL 61065
(815) 765-3311
Gr: 9-12 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Belvidere High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 East Ave
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-6345
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-6345
Gr: 9-12 | 1,161 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Boone County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1320 East Ave
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-8080
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-8080
Gr: 9-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Boone County Center (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
1320 East Ave
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-9851
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-9851
Gr: PK
7133 Garden Prairie Rd
Garden Prairie, IL 61038
(815) 597-1501
Garden Prairie, IL 61038
(815) 597-1501
Gr: K-5 | 300 students Minority enrollment: 24%
Reg'l Learning Center Star Boone (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1320 East Ave
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-8080
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-8080
Gr: 9-12
Regl Learning Academy Star Boone (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1320 East Ave
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-8080
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 547-8080
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Boone County, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Boone County, IL include Everest High School, Belvidere North High School and North Boone High School.
How many public high schools are located in Boone County?
4 public high schools are located in Boone County.
What is the racial composition of students in Boone County?
Boone County public high schools minority enrollment is 50% 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 Boone County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Boone County include: Belvidere High School vs. Belvidere North High School, Belvidere North High School vs. Belvidere High School, North Boone High School vs. Belvidere North High School
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