For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public high schools serving 1,593 students in Fulton County, IL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Fulton County, IL are Canton High School, Spoon River Valley Sr High School and Farmington Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fulton County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Fulton County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Fulton County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lewistown Jr/sr High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Fulton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Canton High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1001 N Main St
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-1820
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-1820
Gr: 9-12 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Spoon River Valley Sr High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
35265 N Il Route 97
London Mills, IL 61544
(309) 778-2201
London Mills, IL 61544
(309) 778-2201
Gr: 9-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Farmington Central High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
310 N Lightfoot Rd
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-1000
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-1000
Gr: 9-12 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Astoria High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
402 N Jefferson St
Astoria, IL 61501
(309) 329-2156
Astoria, IL 61501
(309) 329-2156
Gr: 9-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
V I T Sr High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1500 E Us Highway 136
Table Grove, IL 61482
(309) 758-5136
Table Grove, IL 61482
(309) 758-5136
Gr: 9-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Cuba Sr High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20325 N State Route 97
Cuba, IL 61427
(309) 785-7122
Cuba, IL 61427
(309) 785-7122
Gr: 9-12 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #77.
Lewistown Jr/sr High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15205 N State 100 Hwy
Lewistown, IL 61542
(309) 547-2288
Lewistown, IL 61542
(309) 547-2288
Gr: 7-12 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
Royals Academy Canton
Alternative School
749 E Locust St
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 575-3226
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 575-3226
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Royals Rssp Canton
Alternative School
749 E Locust St
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 575-3226
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 575-3226
Gr: 6-12
Fulton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
320 E Woods St
Avon, IL 61415
(309) 465-3621
Avon, IL 61415
(309) 465-3621
Gr: 6-8 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
320 East Woods St
Avon, IL 61415
(309) 465-3708
Avon, IL 61415
(309) 465-3708
Gr: PK-8 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
320 E Woods
Avon, IL 61415
(309) 465-3621
Avon, IL 61415
(309) 465-3621
Gr: 6-8 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
320 East Woods St
Avon, IL 61415
(309) 465-3621
Avon, IL 61415
(309) 465-3621
Gr: 9-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
322 E Fort St
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-2913
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-2913
Gr: 4-8 | 257 students
362 W Fort St
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-4981
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-4981
Gr: PK-3 | 247 students
Illinois River Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1300 West Locust
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-7030
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-7030
Gr: 12
Knox-warren Spec Educ-kw Aams Cr (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
320 E Woods St
Avon, IL 61415
(309) 465-3621
Avon, IL 61415
(309) 465-3621
Gr: Inquire with school
Knox-warren Spec Educ-kw Aams Ls1 (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
320 E Woods St
Avon, IL 61415
(309) 465-3621
Avon, IL 61415
(309) 465-3621
Gr: Inquire with school
Knox-warren Spec Educ-kw Aams Ls2 (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
320 E Woods St
Avon, IL 61415
(309) 465-3621
Avon, IL 61415
(309) 465-3621
Gr: Inquire with school
New Horizons (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
315 S Illinois St
Lewistown, IL 61542
(309) 547-7323
Lewistown, IL 61542
(309) 547-7323
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Fulton County, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Fulton County, IL include Canton High School, Spoon River Valley Sr High School and Farmington Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Fulton County?
9 public high schools are located in Fulton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Fulton County?
Fulton County public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Fulton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Fulton County include: Canton High School vs. Royals Rssp Canton, Royals Rssp Canton vs. Canton High School, Farmington Central High School vs. Spoon River Valley Sr High School
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