For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 696 students in Mason County, IL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Mason County, IL are Havana High School, Illini Central High School and Midwest Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mason County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Mason County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Mason County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Havana 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 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 Mason County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Havana High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 S Mckinley St
Havana, IL 62644
(309) 543-3337
Havana, IL 62644
(309) 543-3337
Gr: 9-12 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Illini Central High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
208 N West Ave
Mason City, IL 62664
(217) 482-5180
Mason City, IL 62664
(217) 482-5180
Gr: 9-12 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Midwest Central High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
910 S Washington St
Manito, IL 61546
(309) 968-6766
Manito, IL 61546
(309) 968-6766
Gr: 9-12 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Mason County, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Mason County, IL include Havana High School, Illini Central High School and Midwest Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Mason County?
3 public high schools are located in Mason County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mason County?
Mason 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).
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