Very Good
#926 of 3,813 schools in IL
Top 24% in state
Cobden High School
High School · Cobden Sud 17 · Cobden, IL
A Cobden Sud 17 high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
413 N Appleknocker St, Cobden, IL 62920
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 15% proficient (2022)
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Cobden High School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 20 points since 2019, to 15% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cobden High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,875
Median home value
$154,200
College educated
24.2%
Homeownership
89%
Poverty rate
13.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62920; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Cobden Sud 17
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $16,819NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cobden High School is listed in Cobden SUD 17; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cobden High School
Cobden High School is a public high school in Cobden, IL, part of Cobden Sud 17, serving approximately 139 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #926 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cobden High School
What grades does Cobden High School serve?
Cobden High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Cobden High School?
Cobden High School has an enrollment of approximately 139 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cobden High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cobden High School is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cobden High School rank in IL?
Cobden High School ranks #926 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Cobden High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cobden High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cobden High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cobden High School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Cobden High School a charter school?
No, Cobden High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cobden High School a Title I school?
No, Cobden High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cobden High School?
54.0% of students at Cobden High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 139
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Union County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.3%
- Phone
- (618) 893-4031
- Area population (ZIP 62920)
- 2,872
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 49.5
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 62920; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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