For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 170 students in Cowden, IL.
The top ranked public 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 school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Cowden have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 0% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Cowden, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cowden-herrick Jr/sr High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
633 County Highway 22
Cowden, IL 62422
(217) 783-2125
Cowden, IL 62422
(217) 783-2125
Grades: 6-12
| 170 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cowden, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Cowden, IL include Cowden-herrick Jr/sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Cowden?
1 public schools are located in Cowden.
What is the racial composition of students in Cowden?
Cowden public schools minority enrollment is 0% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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