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Best Schools in Cowden, IL
Cowden, IL has 8 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 1,930 students. On average they score 56% on state proficiency tests against a projected 26%, so schools in Cowden greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Cowden, IL
The top high schools in Cowden, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cowden-herrick Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cowden-herrick Cusd 3a • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 165 Students
2. Shelbyville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelbyville Cusd 4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 354 Students
3. Beecher City Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beecher City Cusd 20 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 166 Students
Best Middle Schools in Cowden, IL
The top middle schools in Cowden, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Moulton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelbyville Cusd 4 • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 429 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Cowden, IL
The top elementary schools in Cowden, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Main Street Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelbyville Cusd 4 • Public • Grades 1 - 3 • 381 Students
2. Cowden-herrick Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cowden-herrick Cusd 3a • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 157 Students
3. Beecher City Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Beecher City Cusd 20 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 191 Students
4. Shelbyville Kindergarten Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shelbyville Cusd 4 • Public • Grades KG • 87 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Cowden, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Cowden, IL has a total population of 881 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Cowden, IL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Cowden, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.77 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.73 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.04 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cowden, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Cowden, IL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Cowden, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Cowden, IL
How many schools are in Cowden, IL?
Cowden, IL has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 1,930 students in total.
How do schools in Cowden perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Cowden score 56% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 26%, so on average schools in Cowden greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Cowden?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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Every school in Cowden
1 of 1 schools in Cowden carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
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All 1 public schools we grade in Cowden. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.