For the 2026-27 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
4,382 Schools
# Students
604 Students
1,841,658 Students
# Teachers
45 Teachers
137,830 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.
Overall District Rank
#664 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
50%
Graduation Rate
72%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)41.1%
29.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.70
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
Showing 1999–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
3%
29%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
16%
% White
90%
45%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,366 in this school district is less than the state median of $25,132. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,970 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$46,284 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$12 MM
$44,509 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$24,366
$25,132
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$19,970
$24,168
Showing 2012–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Benton Cons HSD 103 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Benton Cons High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
511 E Main St
Benton, IL 62812
(618) 439-3103
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 $19,970 is less than the state median of $24,168. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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