📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (IAR 2023–24), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
All 9 Rated Districts in Henry County, IL
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Cambridge Community Unit School District 227 | Cambridge | 9/10 Excellent | 81st |
| #2 | Orion Community Unit School District 223 | Orion | 8/10 Good | 74th |
| #3 | Annawan Community Unit School District 226 | Annawan | 7/10 Good | 68th |
| #4 | Wethersfield Community Unit School District 230 | Kewanee | 6/10 Average | 56th |
| #5 | Galva Community Unit School District 224 | Galva | 5/10 Average | 44th |
| #6 | Geneseo Community Unit School District 228 | Geneseo | 5/10 Average | 42nd |
| #7 | Kewanee Community Unit School District 229 | Kewanee | 5/10 Average | 40th |
| #8 | Alwood Community Unit School District 225 | Woodhull | 4/10 Below Average | 34th |
| #9 | Colona School District 190 | Colona | 3/10 Below Average | 23rd |
Best School Districts in Henry County, Illinois (2026)
This page lists the 9 public school districts headquartered in Henry County, Illinois that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using IAR 2023–24 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in Illinois, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Henry County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Henry County, Illinois? ▼
Among the 9 rated districts in Henry County, Illinois, the highest-rated is Cambridge Community Unit School District 227 (Cambridge), rated 9/10 (Excellent) and in the 81st percentile of Illinois districts on IAR 2023–24 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (IAR 2023–24), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in Illinois and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.