For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 168 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 22% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Cowden have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 2% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Cowden, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cowden-herrick Jr/sr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
633 County Highway 22
Cowden, IL 62422
(217) 783-2125
Cowden, IL 62422
(217) 783-2125
Gr: 6-12 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Cowden, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Rr 128
Cowden, IL 62422
(217) 783-2125
Cowden, IL 62422
(217) 783-2125
Gr: PK-6 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Cowden, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Cowden, IL include Cowden-herrick Jr/sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cowden?
1 public high schools are located in Cowden.
What is the racial composition of students in Cowden?
Cowden public high schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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