For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 597 students in Benton Consolidated High School District 103. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Benton Consolidated High School District 103 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
2 Schools
4,391 Schools
# Students
597 Students
1,844,936 Students
# Teachers
44 Teachers
136,596 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Benton Consolidated High School District 103, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 864 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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
50%
Graduation Rate
72%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
4%
28%
% Black
n/a
17%
% White
90%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,730 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,430. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,456 is higher than the state median of $21,668. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,730
$22,430
Spending / Student
$23,456
$21,668
Best Benton Consolidated High School District 103 Public Schools (2026)
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 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
Franklin Co Detention Center 9-12
Alternative School
409 E Washington St
Benton, IL 62812
(618) 438-2222
Benton, IL 62812
(618) 438-2222
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Benton Consolidated High School District 103?
Benton Consolidated High School District 103 manages 2 public schools serving 597 students.
What is the rank of Benton Consolidated High School District 103?
Benton Consolidated High School District 103 is ranked #665 out of 864 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 Consolidated High School District 103?
90% of Benton Consolidated High School District 103 students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Benton Consolidated High School District 103?
Benton Consolidated High School District 103 has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Benton Consolidated High School District 103's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,456 is higher than the state median of $21,668. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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