For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,320 students in Herrin, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 271 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Herrin, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Herrin, IL are Herrin C U S D 4 Elementary School, Herrin Middle School and Herrin High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Herrin, IL public schools 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). Schools in Herrin have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Herrin, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Herrin C U S D 4 Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5200 Herrin Rd
Herrin, IL 62948
(618) 942-2744
Herrin, IL 62948
(618) 942-2744
Gr: 2-5 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Herrin Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 S 14th St
Herrin, IL 62948
(618) 942-7461
Herrin, IL 62948
(618) 942-7461
Gr: 6-8 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Herrin High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 N 10th St
Herrin, IL 62948
(618) 942-6606
Herrin, IL 62948
(618) 942-6606
Gr: 9-12 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
601 N 17th St
Herrin, IL 62948
(618) 942-5418
Herrin, IL 62948
(618) 942-5418
Gr: PK-1 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Herrin, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Herrin, IL include Herrin C U S D 4 Elementary School, Herrin Middle School and Herrin High School.
How many public schools are located in Herrin?
4 public schools are located in Herrin.
What percentage of students in Herrin go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Herrin are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Herrin?
Herrin public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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