Beecher City Grade School vs Cowden-Herrick Jr/Sr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 9.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beecher City Grade School
Beecher City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
196 students
Cowden-Herrick Jr/Sr High School
Cowden · Public high · Grades 6–12
168 students
| Measure | Beecher City Grade School Beecher City, Illinois | Cowden-Herrick Jr/Sr High School Cowden, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #408 of 2,303 | #533 of 691 |
| National rank | #14699 of 50,301 | #15009 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 196 | 168 |
| Enrollment | 196 | 168 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.5% | 64.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 7.5% |
| city | Beecher City | Cowden |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Beecher City Grade School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.1 vs 21.6).
- •Beecher City Grade School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 7.5%).
- •Beecher City Grade School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 12%).
- •Beecher City Grade School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.5% vs 64.3%).
- •Cowden-Herrick Jr/Sr High School does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 14.0).
- •Beecher City Grade School is the larger school with 196 students compared with 168.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Beecher City Grade School better than Cowden-Herrick Jr/Sr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Beecher City Grade School ranks higher (65.1 vs 21.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Beecher City Grade School and Cowden-Herrick Jr/Sr High School?
About 9.1 km in a straight line, between Beecher City and Cowden in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beecher City Grade School: 196. Cowden-Herrick Jr/Sr High School: 168. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beecher City Grade School and Cowden-Herrick Jr/Sr High School rank in Illinois?
Beecher City Grade School is 408th of 2,303 and Cowden-Herrick Jr/Sr High School is 533rd of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).