Best Cowden Public High Schools (2021-22)
For the 2021-22 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 205 students in Cowden, IL. The top ranked public high school in Cowden, IL is Cowden-herrick Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cowden, IL public high school have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 36% statewide average). High schools in Cowden have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Cowden, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cowden-herrick Jr/sr High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 0% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Cowden, IL Public High Schools (2021-22)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cowden-herrick Jr/sr High School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
633 Cnty Hwy 22
Cowden, IL 62422
(217) 783-2125
Cowden, IL 62422
(217) 783-2125
Grades: 6-12
| 205 students
Cowden, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Rr 128
Cowden, IL 62422
(217) 783-2125
Cowden, IL 62422
(217) 783-2125
Grades: PK-6
| 149 students
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