For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 755 students in Dixon, IL.
The top-ranked public high school in Dixon, IL is Dixon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dixon, IL public high school have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Dixon have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Dixon, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is equal to the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dixon High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 18% 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 Dixon, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dixon High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Lincoln Statue Dr
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 453-4966
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 453-4966
Gr: 9-12 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Dixon, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Dixon Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
2600 North Brinton Ave
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 288-5561
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 288-5561
Gr: 12
207 Pope St
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 251-4412
Dixon, IL 61021
(815) 251-4412
Gr: K-8 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Dixon, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Dixon, IL include Dixon High School.
How many public high schools are located in Dixon?
1 public high schools are located in Dixon.
What is the racial composition of students in Dixon?
Dixon public high schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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