For the 2026 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 Lena-winslow High School, Dakota Jr Sr 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 21% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), 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 78%, 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lena-winslow High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
516 Fremont St
Lena, IL 61048
(815) 369-2525
Lena, IL 61048
(815) 369-2525
Gr: 9-12 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Dakota Jr Sr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Campus Dr
Dakota, IL 61018
(844) 632-5682
Dakota, IL 61018
(844) 632-5682
Gr: 7-12 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Pearl City High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 S Summit St
Pearl City, IL 61062
(815) 443-2715
Pearl City, IL 61062
(815) 443-2715
Gr: 9-12 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Orangeville High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 S Orange St
Orangeville, IL 61060
(815) 789-4289
Orangeville, IL 61060
(815) 789-4289
Gr: 9-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Freeport High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 W Moseley St
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0400
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 232-0400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,165 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
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
Gr: 11-12
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
Gr: 6-12
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 Lena-winslow High School, Dakota Jr Sr 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, Freeport High School vs. Lena-winslow High School
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