Beecher City Jr-Sr High School vs Cowden-Herrick Jr/Sr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 8.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beecher City Jr-Sr High School
Beecher City · Public high · Grades 6–12
165 students
Cowden-Herrick Jr/Sr High School
Cowden · Public high · Grades 6–12
168 students
| Measure | Beecher City Jr-Sr High School Beecher City, Illinois | Cowden-Herrick Jr/Sr High School Cowden, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #269 of 691 | #533 of 691 |
| National rank | #10932 of 16,910 | #15009 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 165 | 168 |
| Enrollment | 165 | 168 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.1% | 64.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 7.5% |
| city | Beecher City | Cowden |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Beecher City Jr-Sr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.1 vs 21.6).
- •Beecher City Jr-Sr High School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 7.5%).
- •Beecher City Jr-Sr High School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 12%).
- •Beecher City Jr-Sr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.1% vs 64.3%).
- •Cowden-Herrick Jr/Sr High School does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 10.3).
- •Cowden-Herrick Jr/Sr High School is the larger school with 168 students compared with 165.
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 Jr-Sr High School better than Cowden-Herrick Jr/Sr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Beecher City Jr-Sr High School ranks higher (40.1 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 Jr-Sr High School and Cowden-Herrick Jr/Sr High School?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Beecher City and Cowden in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beecher City Jr-Sr High School: 165. Cowden-Herrick Jr/Sr High School: 168. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beecher City Jr-Sr High School and Cowden-Herrick Jr/Sr High School rank in Illinois?
Beecher City Jr-Sr High School is 269th of 691 and Cowden-Herrick Jr/Sr High School is 533rd of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).