Benton Cons HSD 103 School District

511 E Main St
Benton, IL 62812-2522
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 604 students in Benton Cons HSD 103 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public School in Benton Cons HSD 103 School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
1 School
4,388 Schools
# Students
604 Students
1,842,763 Students
# Teachers
45 Teachers
137,917 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Benton Cons HSD 103 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 72% has decreased from 80-84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#664 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
17%
27%
15-19%
30%
<50%
50%
72%
87%
(2022-23)
41.1%
29.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.19
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
3%
29%
% Black
n/a
16%
% White
90%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,478 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,456. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,184 is higher than the state median of $21,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,478
$22,456
Spending / Student
$23,184
$21,694

Best Benton Cons HSD 103 School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Benton Cons High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
511 E Main St
Benton, IL 62812
(618) 439-3103
Gr: 9-12 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Benton Cons HSD 103 School District?
Benton Cons HSD 103 School District manages 1 public schools serving 604 students.
What is the rank of Benton Cons HSD 103 School District?
Benton Cons HSD 103 School District is ranked #663 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Benton Cons HSD 103 School District?
90% of Benton Cons HSD 103 School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Benton Cons HSD 103 School District?
Benton Cons HSD 103 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Benton Cons HSD 103 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,184 is higher than the state median of $21,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: 09-12
  • Enrollment: 604 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : 72% (Btm 50% in IL)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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