For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 597 students in Benton, IL.
The top ranked public high school in Benton, IL is Benton Cons High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Benton, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Benton have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Benton, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Benton Cons High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Benton, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Benton Cons High School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
511 E Main St
Benton, IL 62812
(618) 439-3103
Benton, IL 62812
(618) 439-3103
Grades: 9-12
| 597 students
Rank: n/an/a
Echo Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
409 E Washington St
Benton, IL 62812
(618) 983-6628
Benton, IL 62812
(618) 983-6628
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Benton, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1000 Forrest St
Benton, IL 62812
(618) 438-4011
Benton, IL 62812
(618) 438-4011
Grades: 5-8
| 495 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Benton, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Benton, IL include Benton Cons High School.
How many public high schools are located in Benton?
3 public high schools are located in Benton.
What is the racial composition of students in Benton?
Benton public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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