For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 798 students in Shelby County, IL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Shelby County, IL are Shelbyville High School, Cowden-herrick Jr/sr High School and Stewardson-strasburg High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shelby County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Shelby County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public high schools.
Shelby County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Shelbyville High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 5% 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 Shelby County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shelbyville High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1001 W North 6th St
Shelbyville, IL 62565
(217) 774-3926
Shelbyville, IL 62565
(217) 774-3926
Gr: 9-12 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Cowden-herrick Jr/sr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
633 County Highway 22
Cowden, IL 62422
(217) 783-2125
Cowden, IL 62422
(217) 783-2125
Gr: 6-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #33.
Stewardson-strasburg High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2806 E 600 North Rd
Strasburg, IL 62465
(217) 682-3355
Strasburg, IL 62465
(217) 682-3355
Gr: 9-12 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #44.
Windsor Jr & Sr High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1424 Minnesota Ave
Windsor, IL 61957
(217) 459-2636
Windsor, IL 61957
(217) 459-2636
Gr: 7-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Shelbyville Bridges
Alternative School
201 E North 12th St
Shelbyville, IL 62565
(217) 774-1037
Shelbyville, IL 62565
(217) 774-1037
Gr: 6-12
Shelby County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Rr 128
Cowden, IL 62422
(217) 783-2125
Cowden, IL 62422
(217) 783-2125
Gr: PK-6 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
H E L P Shelbyville Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
205 W Main
Shelbyville, IL 62565
(217) 774-3191
Shelbyville, IL 62565
(217) 774-3191
Gr: PK | 28 students Minority enrollment: 4%
249 Benton Street
Tower Hill, IL 62571
(217) 567-3121
Tower Hill, IL 62571
(217) 567-3121
Gr: 5-6 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
123 Co Rd 100 E
Sigel, IL 62462
(217) 844-3331
Sigel, IL 62462
(217) 844-3331
Gr: K-2 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
206 North Main St
Findlay, IL 62534
(217) 756-8522
Findlay, IL 62534
(217) 756-8522
Gr: 4-5 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Po Box 157
Tower Hill, IL 62571
(217) 567-3121
Tower Hill, IL 62571
(217) 567-3121
Gr: 5-6 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Shelby County, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Shelby County, IL include Shelbyville High School, Cowden-herrick Jr/sr High School and Stewardson-strasburg High School.
How many public high schools are located in Shelby County?
5 public high schools are located in Shelby County.
What is the racial composition of students in Shelby County?
Shelby County public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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