Summary:
The city of Herrin, Illinois is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, all part of the Herrin CUSD 4 district. The standout schools in this area include Herrin High School, which ranks 161 out of 697 Illinois high schools and maintains a 90.0% 4-year graduation rate, and Herrin C U S D 4 Elementary School, which ranks 589 out of 2,067 Illinois elementary schools and demonstrates strong performance in English Language Arts and Mathematics assessments.
Academically, the schools in the Herrin CUSD 4 district generally perform at a consistent level, with the elementary and middle schools often exceeding the district and state averages in assessments. Herrin High School stands out with its SAT/English Language Arts proficiency rate of 37.8%, surpassing the state average of 31.1%. However, the district faces challenges with relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, particularly at the high school (29.1%) and middle school (25.2%) levels.
The schools in the Herrin CUSD 4 district serve a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch ranging from 52.19% at Herrin High School to 73.29% at North Side Primary Center. This suggests the district may face unique challenges and opportunities in providing targeted support and resources to ensure equitable educational outcomes for all students.
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