For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 6,512 students in Rock Island County, IL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Rock Island County, IL are Riverdale Sr High School, Rockridge High School and Moline Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rock Island 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 18% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Rock Island County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Rock Island County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Riverdale Sr High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 52% 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 Rock Island County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverdale Sr High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9622 256th St N
Port Byron, IL 61275
(309) 523-3181
Port Byron, IL 61275
(309) 523-3181
Gr: 9-12 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Rockridge High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14110 134th Ave W
Taylor Ridge, IL 61284
(309) 793-8020
Taylor Ridge, IL 61284
(309) 793-8020
Gr: 9-12 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Moline Sr High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3600 Avenue Of The Cities
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1624
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-1624
Gr: 9-12 | 2,195 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
Thurgood Marshall Learning Center
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 11th Ave
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5924
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5924
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #55.
United Twp High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1275 Avenue Of The Cities
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 752-1633
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 752-1633
Gr: 9-12 | 1,862 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #66.
Rock Island High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 25th Ave
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5950
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 793-5950
Gr: 9-12 | 1,812 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
United Twp Area Career Center
Vocational School
1275 Avenue Of The Cities
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 752-1691
East Moline, IL 61244
(309) 752-1691
Gr: 11-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Rock Island County, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Rock Island County, IL include Riverdale Sr High School, Rockridge High School and Moline Sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Rock Island County?
8 public high schools are located in Rock Island County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rock Island County?
Rock Island County public high schools minority enrollment is 52% 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 Rock Island County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Rock Island County include: Rock Island High School vs. Moline Sr High School, United Twp High School vs. Moline Sr High School, Moline Sr High School vs. Rock Island High School
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