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Benton Cons High School vs. Herrin High School

Should you attend Benton Cons High School or Herrin High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Benton Cons High School
511 E Main St
Benton, IL 62812
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Herrin High School
700 N 10th St
Herrin, IL 62948
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
n/a

Herrin High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 597 students in grades 9-12, Benton Cons High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 667 students in grades 9-12, Herrin High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
597 students
667 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Benton Cons High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Herrin High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Benton Cons High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Herrin High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
48 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Benton Cons High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Herrin High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Benton Cons High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Benton Cons HSD 103 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Herrin High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Herrin CUSD 4 School District and the state of Illinois, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2279 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
#1843 out of 3542 schools in IL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Benton Cons High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Herrin High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Benton Cons High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Benton Cons HSD 103 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Herrin High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Herrin CUSD 4 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Top 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Benton Cons High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Benton Cons HSD 103 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Herrin High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Herrin CUSD 4 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
<50%
(Top 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in IL)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Bottom 50% in IL)
90-94%
(Top 20% in IL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Benton Cons High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Benton Cons HSD 103 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Herrin High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Herrin CUSD 4 School District and Illinois public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Benton Cons High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Herrin High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
139
179
Grade 10 Students
157
186
Grade 11 Students
174
160
Grade 12 Students
127
142

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Benton Cons High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Benton Cons HSD 103 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Herrin High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Herrin CUSD 4 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Benton Cons High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Benton Cons HSD 103 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Herrin High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Herrin CUSD 4 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Benton Cons High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Benton Cons HSD 103 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Herrin High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Herrin CUSD 4 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
90%
84%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Benton Cons High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Benton Cons HSD 103 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Herrin High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Herrin CUSD 4 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Benton Cons High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Benton Cons HSD 103 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Herrin High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Herrin CUSD 4 School District and in Illinois, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.19
0.29
This chart showcases the diversity score of Benton Cons High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Benton Cons HSD 103 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Herrin High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Herrin CUSD 4 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
46%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Benton Cons High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Benton Cons HSD 103 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Herrin High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Herrin CUSD 4 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Benton Cons High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Benton Cons HSD 103 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Herrin High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Herrin CUSD 4 School District and Illinois, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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