For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,629 students in Livingston County, IL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Livingston County, IL are Tri-point High School, Prairie Central High School and Pontiac High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Livingston County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Livingston County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Livingston County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Flanagan-cornell 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 18% 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 Livingston County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tri-point High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 E Van Alstyne St
Cullom, IL 60929
(815) 689-2110
Cullom, IL 60929
(815) 689-2110
Gr: 9-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Prairie Central High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
411 N 7th St
Fairbury, IL 61739
(815) 692-2355
Fairbury, IL 61739
(815) 692-2355
Gr: 9-12 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Pontiac High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1100 E Indiana Ave
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 844-6113
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 844-6113
Gr: 9-12 | 658 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Flanagan-cornell High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
202 E Falcon Hwy
Flanagan, IL 61740
(815) 796-2291
Flanagan, IL 61740
(815) 796-2291
Gr: 9-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Dwight High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 S Franklin St
Dwight, IL 60420
(815) 584-6201
Dwight, IL 60420
(815) 584-6201
Gr: 9-12 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
Livingston Area Career Center
Vocational School
1100 E Indiana Ave
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-2557
Pontiac, IL 61764
(815) 842-2557
Gr: 10-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Livingston County, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Livingston County, IL include Tri-point High School, Prairie Central High School and Pontiac High School.
How many public high schools are located in Livingston County?
6 public high schools are located in Livingston County.
What is the racial composition of students in Livingston County?
Livingston County public high schools minority enrollment is 18% 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 Livingston County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Livingston County include: Pontiac High School vs. Prairie Central High School, Prairie Central High School vs. Pontiac High School, Tri-point High School vs. Prairie Central High School
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