For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public high schools serving 2,516 students in Whiteside County, IL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Whiteside County, IL are Erie High School, Fulton High School and Morrison High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Whiteside 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 24% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Whiteside County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Whiteside County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Fulton 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 29% 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 Whiteside County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Erie High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
435 6th Ave
Erie, IL 61250
(309) 659-2239
Erie, IL 61250
(309) 659-2239
Gr: 9-12 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Fulton High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1207 12th St
Fulton, IL 61252
(815) 589-3511
Fulton, IL 61252
(815) 589-3511
Gr: 9-12 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Morrison High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
643 Genesee Ave
Morrison, IL 61270
(815) 772-4071
Morrison, IL 61270
(815) 772-4071
Gr: 9-12 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Prophetstown High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
310 W Riverside Dr
Prophetstown, IL 61277
(815) 537-5161
Prophetstown, IL 61277
(815) 537-5161
Gr: 9-12 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Regional Center For Change Alop
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 E 5th St
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 564-2032
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 564-2032
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #66.
Rock Falls Township High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 12th Ave
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-3886
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-3886
Gr: 9-12 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #77.
Sterling High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1608 4th Ave
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-6800
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-6800
Gr: 9-12 | 999 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #88.
Thome Educational School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 E 5th St
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-1026
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 625-1026
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Morrison Alt Learning Program
Alternative School
300 Academic Dr
Morrison, IL 61270
(815) 772-7264
Morrison, IL 61270
(815) 772-7264
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Regional Center For Change
Alternative School
500 E 5th St
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 564-2032
Rock Falls, IL 61071
(815) 564-2032
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Roe 47 Student Support Alop
Alternative School
2214 E 4th St Ste B
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-1495
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 625-1495
Gr: 4-12
Rank: n/an/a
Whiteside Area Career
Vocational School
1608 5th Ave
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 626-5810
Sterling, IL 61081
(815) 626-5810
Gr: 11-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Whiteside County, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Whiteside County, IL include Erie High School, Fulton High School and Morrison High School.
How many public high schools are located in Whiteside County?
11 public high schools are located in Whiteside County.
What is the racial composition of students in Whiteside County?
Whiteside County public high schools minority enrollment is 29% 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 Whiteside County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Whiteside County include: Rock Falls Township High School vs. Sterling High School, Sterling High School vs. Rock Falls Township High School, Prophetstown High School vs. Erie High School
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