For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,080 students in Hancock County, IL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Hancock County, IL are Royals Academy Carthage, Warsaw Sr High School and Illini West High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hancock County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Hancock County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Hancock County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Warsaw Sr High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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 Hancock County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Royals Academy Carthage
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
86 S Madison St
Carthage, IL 62321
(309) 575-3226
Carthage, IL 62321
(309) 575-3226
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #22.
Warsaw Sr High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
340 S 11th St
Warsaw, IL 62379
(217) 256-4281
Warsaw, IL 62379
(217) 256-4281
Gr: 9-12 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Illini West High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 Miller St
Carthage, IL 62321
(217) 357-9607
Carthage, IL 62321
(217) 357-9607
Gr: 9-12 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Southeastern Jr/sr High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
90 W Green St
Augusta, IL 62311
(217) 392-2125
Augusta, IL 62311
(217) 392-2125
Gr: 7-12 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #55.
Hamilton High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Keokuk St
Hamilton, IL 62341
(866) 332-3880
Hamilton, IL 62341
(866) 332-3880
Gr: 9-12 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
Royals Rssp Carthage
Alternative School
86 S Madison St
Carthage, IL 62321
(309) 575-3226
Carthage, IL 62321
(309) 575-3226
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Hancock County, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Hancock County, IL include Royals Academy Carthage, Warsaw Sr High School and Illini West High School.
How many public high schools are located in Hancock County?
7 public high schools are located in Hancock County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hancock County?
Hancock County public high schools minority enrollment is 6% 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 Hancock County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Hancock County include: Warsaw Sr High School vs. Hamilton High School
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