For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 2,182 students in Woodford County, IL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Woodford County, IL are Eureka High School, Metamora High School and El Paso-gridley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Woodford County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Woodford County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Illinois public high schools.
Woodford County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Metamora High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Woodford County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eureka High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 W Cruger Ave
Eureka, IL 61530
(309) 467-2361
Eureka, IL 61530
(309) 467-2361
Gr: 9-12 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Metamora High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 W Madison St
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 367-4151
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 367-4151
Gr: 9-12 | 896 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
El Paso-gridley High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 N Elm St
El Paso, IL 61738
(309) 527-4415
El Paso, IL 61738
(309) 527-4415
Gr: 9-12 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Fieldcrest High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Dornbush Dr
Minonk, IL 61760
(309) 432-2529
Minonk, IL 61760
(309) 432-2529
Gr: 9-12 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Roanoke-benson High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
208 W High St
Roanoke, IL 61561
(309) 923-8401
Roanoke, IL 61561
(309) 923-8401
Gr: 9-12 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Roe 53 Academy
Alternative School
110 Fandel Rd, Roe 53 Academy
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 383-3002
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 383-3002
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Roe 53 Safe School
Alternative School
110 Fandel Rd, Roe 53 Safe Sch
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 383-3002
Metamora, IL 61548
(309) 383-3002
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Woodford County, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Woodford County, IL include Eureka High School, Metamora High School and El Paso-gridley High School.
How many public high schools are located in Woodford County?
8 public high schools are located in Woodford County.
What is the racial composition of students in Woodford County?
Woodford County public high schools minority enrollment is 10% 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 Woodford County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Woodford County include: El Paso-gridley High School vs. Metamora High School, Metamora High School vs. El Paso-gridley High School, Metamora High School vs. Eureka High School
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