For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 981 students in Jo Daviess County, IL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Jo Daviess County, IL are Scales Mound High School, Galena High School and Warren Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jo Daviess County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Jo Daviess County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public high schools.
Jo Daviess County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Galena 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 Jo Daviess County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Scales Mound High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
210 Main St
Scales Mound, IL 61075
(815) 845-2215
Scales Mound, IL 61075
(815) 845-2215
Gr: 9-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Galena High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1206 Franklin St
Galena, IL 61036
(815) 777-0917
Galena, IL 61036
(815) 777-0917
Gr: 9-12 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Warren Jr/sr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
311 S Water St
Warren, IL 61087
(815) 745-2641
Warren, IL 61087
(815) 745-2641
Gr: 6-12 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
East Dubuque High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 Parklane Dr
East Dubuque, IL 61025
(815) 747-3188
East Dubuque, IL 61025
(815) 747-3188
Gr: 9-12 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Stockton Sr High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
540 N Rush St
Stockton, IL 61085
(815) 947-3323
Stockton, IL 61085
(815) 947-3323
Gr: 9-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #66.
River Ridge High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4141 Il Route 84 S
Hanover, IL 61041
(815) 858-9005
Hanover, IL 61041
(815) 858-9005
Gr: 9-12 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
Jo Daviess Carroll Cte Academy
Vocational School
950 Us Highway 20 W
Elizabeth, IL 61028
(815) 858-2203
Elizabeth, IL 61028
(815) 858-2203
Gr: 11-12
Rank: n/an/a
Rap Elizabeth
Alternative School
950 Us Highway 20 W
Elizabeth, IL 61028
(815) 599-1408
Elizabeth, IL 61028
(815) 599-1408
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Jo Daviess County, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Jo Daviess County, IL include Scales Mound High School, Galena High School and Warren Jr/sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Jo Daviess County?
8 public high schools are located in Jo Daviess County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jo Daviess County?
Jo Daviess 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 Jo Daviess County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Jo Daviess County include: East Dubuque High School vs. Galena High School, Scales Mound High School vs. Galena High School, Galena High School vs. Scales Mound High School
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