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Herrin Community Unit School District 4

500 N 10th St
Herrin, IL 62948-3335
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Herrin Community Unit School District 4 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,358 students in Herrin Community Unit School District 4. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Herrin Community Unit School District 4 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,395 Schools
# Students
2,358 Students
1,881,779 Students
# Teachers
176 Teachers
136,648 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Herrin Community Unit School District 4, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#303 out of 865 school districts
(Top 50%)
31%
27%
33%
30%
50%
50%
92%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.33
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
3%
28%
% Black
5%
16%
% White
81%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,827 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,113 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$37 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$36 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,827
$21,990
Spending / Student
$15,113
$21,244

Best Herrin Community Unit School District 4 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Herrin C U S D 4 Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5200 Herrin Rd
Herrin, IL 62948
(618) 942-2744
Gr: 2-5 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Herrin Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
700 S 14th St
Herrin, IL 62948
(618) 942-7461
Gr: 6-8 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Herrin High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
700 N 10th St
Herrin, IL 62948
(618) 942-6606
Gr: 9-12 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
601 N 17th St
Herrin, IL 62948
(618) 942-5418
Gr: PK-1 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Herrin Community Unit School District 4?
Herrin Community Unit School District 4 manages 4 public schools serving 2,358 students.
What is the rank of Herrin Community Unit School District 4?
Herrin Community Unit School District 4 is ranked #299 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Herrin Community Unit School District 4?
81% of Herrin Community Unit School District 4 students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Herrin Community Unit School District 4?
Herrin Community Unit School District 4 has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Herrin Community Unit School District 4's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,113 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,358 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in IL)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 31% (Top 50%)
  • : 33% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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