Henry County Schools & Education
Henry County, Illinois
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
63/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
91.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
91.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,290
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,250
School Score
63/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 63/100
State Score Position
#49
of 102 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Henry County
Measured School Summary
Henry County performs at an average level with a school score of 63/100 and a solid graduation rate of 91.0%.
Funding Context
Henry County spends $8,290 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 0% above the Illinois average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 10% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Henry County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
27 public schools and 11 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
63/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #49 of 102 Illinois counties with school score data.
Completion
91.0%
2.2 pts above the state average
Funding context
$8,290
$960 below the state average
School coverage
27
11 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Henry County has 27 public schools across 11 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Henry County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Mixed school landscape
Henry County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.
State position
#49
of 102 Illinois counties with school score data. The county score is roughly in line with the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 96% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Geneseo CUSD 228
Elementary to high school visible
2,463 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
Kewanee CUSD 229
Elementary to high school visible
1,831 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
Orion CUSD 223
Elementary to high school visible
999 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Wethersfield CUSD 230
Elementary and high visible
536 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Kewanee CUSD 229 is the largest listed district slice, with 7 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Henry County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Henry County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Which schools are missing enrollment or ratio fields, and does the district publish a newer local profile than the NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data?
Education Overview
About Schools in Henry County, Illinois
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Large and Varied School Infrastructure
Henry County supports a significant student population of 7,859 across 27 public schools and 11 different districts. The county features a comprehensive mix of 12 elementary schools, four middle schools, and nine high schools. This extensive infrastructure provides a wide range of educational options for residents across various towns and rural areas.
Major Districts Serving the County
Geneseo CUSD 228 and Kewanee CUSD 229 are the county's largest districts, serving 2,463 and 1,969 students respectively. Together, they manage 12 of the county's 27 schools, while smaller districts like Orion CUSD 223 serve roughly 1,000 students. There are no charter schools in the county, with all students attending traditional public institutions.
A Blend of Rural and Town Lifestyles
Henry County offers a diverse mix of locales, featuring 14 rural schools, 12 town schools, and one suburban campus. The average school size is 314 students, though the scale varies from smaller primary schools to Geneseo High School, which hosts 809 students. This variety allows families to choose between a smaller town feel or a larger, more traditional high school experience.
School Overview
Total Schools
27
in Henry County
Reported Enrollment
7,859
26 schools reporting
School Districts
11
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
11 School Districts in Henry County
Geneseo CUSD 228
Kewanee CUSD 229
Orion CUSD 223
Wethersfield CUSD 230
Galva CUSD 224
Cambridge CUSD 227
Colona SD 190
AlWood CUSD 225
Annawan CUSD 226
Bureau/Henry/Stark ROE
27 Public Schools in Henry County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 27 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geneseo High School | Record | Geneseo CUSD 228 | Geneseo, 61254Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 809 |
| Geneseo Middle School | Record | Geneseo CUSD 228 | Geneseo, 61254Town: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 591 |
| Kewanee High School | Record | Kewanee CUSD 229 | Kewanee, 61443Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 581 |
| C R Hanna Elem School | Record | Orion CUSD 223 | Orion, 61273Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 468 |
| Colona Grade School | Record | Colona SD 190 | Colona, 61241Suburb: Large | PK–8 | Primary | 375 |
| Millikin Elem School | Record | Geneseo CUSD 228 | Geneseo, 61254Town: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 368 |
| Southwest Elem School | Record | Geneseo CUSD 228 | Geneseo, 61254Town: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 364 |
| Central Elem | Record | Kewanee CUSD 229 | Kewanee, 61443Town: Distant | 4–6 | Middle | 344 |
| Northside Elem School | Record | Geneseo CUSD 228 | Geneseo, 61254Town: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 331 |
| Wethersfield Elem School | Record | Wethersfield CUSD 230 | Kewanee, 61443Town: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 312 |
| Orion High School | Record | Orion CUSD 223 | Orion, 61273Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 308 |
| Galva Elem School | Record | Galva CUSD 224 | Galva, 61434Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 270 |
| Belle Alexander Elem School | Record | Kewanee CUSD 229 | Kewanee, 61443Town: Distant | KG–1 | Primary | 254 |
| Central Junior High | Record | Kewanee CUSD 229 | Kewanee, 61443Town: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 250 |
| Annawan Grade School | Record | Annawan CUSD 226 | Annawan, 61234Rural: Distant | PK–8 | Primary | 247 |
| Cambridge Comm Grade School | Record | Cambridge CUSD 227 | Cambridge, 61238Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 234 |
| Cambridge Jr/Sr High School | Record | Cambridge CUSD 227 | Cambridge, 61238Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 227 |
| Wethersfield Jr/Sr High School | Record | Wethersfield CUSD 230 | Kewanee, 61443Town: Distant | 7–12 | High | 224 |
| Orion Middle School | Record | Orion CUSD 223 | Orion, 61273Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 223 |
| Irving Elem School | Record | Kewanee CUSD 229 | Kewanee, 61443Town: Distant | 2–3 | Primary | 221 |
Wethersfield Elem School
Wethersfield CUSD 230
Kewanee, 61443 / Town: Distant
Belle Alexander Elem School
Kewanee CUSD 229
Kewanee, 61443 / Town: Distant
Cambridge Comm Grade School
Cambridge CUSD 227
Cambridge, 61238 / Rural: Distant
Cambridge Jr/Sr High School
Cambridge CUSD 227
Cambridge, 61238 / Rural: Distant
Wethersfield Jr/Sr High School
Wethersfield CUSD 230
Kewanee, 61443 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,290
State avg $9,250
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Schools in Henry County, Illinois — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Henry County, Illinois?
Henry County supports a significant student population of 7,859 across 27 public schools and 11 different districts. The county features a comprehensive mix of 12 elementary schools, four middle schools, and nine high schools. This extensive infrastructure provides a wide range of educational options for residents across various towns and rural areas.
What are the major school districts in Henry County, Illinois?
Geneseo CUSD 228 and Kewanee CUSD 229 are the county's largest districts, serving 2,463 and 1,969 students respectively. Together, they manage 12 of the county's 27 schools, while smaller districts like Orion CUSD 223 serve roughly 1,000 students. There are no charter schools in the county, with all students attending traditional public institutions.
What is the school experience like in Henry County?
Henry County offers a diverse mix of locales, featuring 14 rural schools, 12 town schools, and one suburban campus. The average school size is 314 students, though the scale varies from smaller primary schools to Geneseo High School, which hosts 809 students. This variety allows families to choose between a smaller town feel or a larger, more traditional high school experience.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.