Beardstown Jr/Sr High School
Beardstown, IL · Beardstown CUSD 15 · Grades 5 - 12
548th of 601 Illinois high schools statewide · better than 9%▼ Declining
Beardstown Jr/Sr High School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Beardstown Jr/Sr High School 548th of 601 Illinois high schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 9% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 14th in 2019 to 9th in 2025 — declining.
Beardstown Jr/Sr High School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Beardstown Jr/Sr High School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 837 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 44.0% | 55.7% | ▲ 11.7 pts | |
| White | 47.3% | 29.0% | ▼ 18.3 pts | |
| Black | 5.5% | 10.6% | ▲ 5.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.1% | 2.0% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| Asian | 0.8% | 1.4% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Beardstown Jr/Sr High School
Typical home value $88K in zip 62618 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2016
Data Provided by Zillow Group
High schools near Beardstown Jr/Sr High School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Rushville-Industry High SchoolSchuyler-Industry CUSD 5 · 11.2 mi away452nd of 601
ELA 40% · Math 23% - 7Virginia Jr/ Sr High SchoolVirginia CUSD 64 · 11.6 mi away235th of 601
ELA 56% · Math 38% - 6Triopia Jr-Sr High SchoolTriopia CUSD 27 · 11.9 mi away271st of 601
ELA 53% · Math 36% - –Meredosia-Chambersburg High SchMeredosia-Chambersburg CUSD 11 · 14 mi away
- –Astoria High SchoolAstoria CUSD 1 · 15.8 mi away
- 8Brown County High SchoolBrown County CUSD 1 · 17.5 mi away146th of 601
ELA 64% · Math 46% - –Bluffs High SchoolScott-Morgan CUSD 2 · 18.5 mi away
- 4Jacksonville High SchoolJacksonville SD 117 · 20.2 mi away387th of 601
ELA 44% · Math 30%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Beardstown Jr/Sr High School in?
Beardstown Jr/Sr High School is part of the Beardstown CUSD 15 district in Beardstown, Illinois.
Is Beardstown Jr/Sr High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Beardstown Jr/Sr High School 548th of 601 Illinois high schools (better than 9% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Beardstown Jr/Sr High School?
Hispanic 56%, White 29%, Black 11%, Two or more races 2% (837 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Beardstown Jr/Sr High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 62618 is $88K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.