For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 811 students in Carroll County, IL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Carroll County, IL are Eastland Jr/sr High School, Chadwick-milledgeville Jr High School and West Carroll High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carroll County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Carroll County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Illinois public high schools.
Carroll County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Eastland 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 13% 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 Carroll County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eastland Jr/sr High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 S School Dr
Lanark, IL 61046
(815) 493-6341
Lanark, IL 61046
(815) 493-6341
Gr: 7-12 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Chadwick-milledgeville Jr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 E 8th St
Milledgeville, IL 61051
(815) 225-7141
Milledgeville, IL 61051
(815) 225-7141
Gr: 6-12 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
West Carroll High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Cragmoor St
Savanna, IL 61074
(815) 273-7715
Savanna, IL 61074
(815) 273-7715
Gr: 9-12 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Carroll County, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Carroll County, IL include Eastland Jr/sr High School, Chadwick-milledgeville Jr High School and West Carroll High School.
How many public high schools are located in Carroll County?
3 public high schools are located in Carroll County.
What is the racial composition of students in Carroll County?
Carroll County public high schools minority enrollment is 13% 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 Carroll County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Carroll County include: Eastland Jr/sr High School vs. West Carroll High School, Eastland Jr/sr High School vs. Chadwick-milledgeville Jr High School, West Carroll High School vs. Eastland Jr/sr High School
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