For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 1,967 students in Stephenson County, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Stephenson County, IL are Dakota Jr Sr High School, Lena-winslow High School and Pearl City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stephenson County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Stephenson County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public high schools.
Stephenson County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dakota Jr Sr 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 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Stephenson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dakota Jr Sr High School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 Campus Dr
Dakota, IL 61018
(844) 632-5682
Dakota, IL 61018
(844) 632-5682
Grades: 7-12
| 343 students
Rank: #22.
Lena-winslow High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
516 Fremont St
Lena, IL 61048
(815) 369-2525
Lena, IL 61048
(815) 369-2525
Grades: 9-12
| 241 students
Rank: #33.
Pearl City High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 S Summit St
Pearl City, IL 61062
(815) 443-2715
Pearl City, IL 61062
(815) 443-2715
Grades: 9-12
| 132 students
Rank: #44.
Orangeville High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 S Orange St
Orangeville, IL 61060
(815) 789-4289
Orangeville, IL 61060
(815) 789-4289
Grades: 9-12
| 96 students
Rank: #55.
Freeport High School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 W Moseley St
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0400
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,155 students
Rank: n/an/a
Career & Tech Educ Consortium
Vocational School
2037 W Galena Ave
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0709
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0709
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Freeport Alternative High School
Alternative School
1330 S Locust Ave
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 233-0796
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 233-0796
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Rap Freeport
Alternative School
27 S State Ave
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 599-1408
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 599-1408
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Stephenson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Banks-bergagna Education Center (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
302 West Exchange St
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 235-8027
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 235-8027
Grades: 6-12
| 16 students
Career & Technical Education Consolidated High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
2037 West Galena Ave
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0709
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0709
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
511 South Liberty Ave
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 541-3791
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 541-3791
Grades: PK
| n/a students
806 E Stephenson St
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0390
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0390
Grades: PK-4
| n/a students
501 School St
Winslow, IL 61089
(815) 367-2045
Winslow, IL 61089
(815) 367-2045
Grades: PK-K
| 121 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Stephenson County, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Stephenson County, IL include Dakota Jr Sr High School, Lena-winslow High School and Pearl City High School.
How many public high schools are located in Stephenson County?
8 public high schools are located in Stephenson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Stephenson County?
Stephenson County public high schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Stephenson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Stephenson County include: Freeport High School vs. Dakota Jr Sr High School, Dakota Jr Sr High School vs. Freeport High School
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