Herrin Middle School
Herrin, IL · Herrin CUSD 4 · Grades 6 - 8
282nd of 685 Illinois middle schools statewide · better than 59%▲ Improving
Herrin Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Herrin Middle School 282nd of 685 Illinois middle schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 59% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 50th in 2019 to 59th in 2025 — improving.
Herrin Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Herrin Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 510 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.8% | 81.2% | ▼ 9.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.3% | 9.8% | ▲ 6.5 pts | |
| Black | 4.2% | 4.3% | ▲ 0.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 0.7% | 3.3% | ▲ 2.6 pts | |
| Asian | 0.4% | 1.2% | ▲ 0.8 pts |
Homes near Herrin Middle School
Typical home value $115K in zip 62948 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2008
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Herrin Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Carterville Intermediate SchCarterville CUSD 5 · 3.7 mi away68th of 685
ELA 74% · Math 67% - 8Carterville Jr High SchCarterville CUSD 5 · 4 mi away192nd of 685
ELA 64% · Math 49% - 2Washington Middle SchoolJohnston City CUSD 1 · 5.7 mi away565th of 685
ELA 38% · Math 17% - 4Marion Jr High SchoolMarion CUSD 2 · 6.4 mi away443rd of 685
ELA 44% · Math 31% - 2Zeigler-Royalton Jr High SchoolZeigler-Royalton CUSD 188 · 9.6 mi away609th of 685
ELA 33% · Math 11% - 2Central Jr High SchoolFrankfort CUSD 168 · 9.9 mi away579th of 685
ELA 40% · Math 12% - 1Carbondale Middle SchoolCarbondale ESD 95 · 10.7 mi away624th of 685
ELA 28% · Math 12% - 5Benton Grade Sch 5-8Benton CCSD 47 · 14.9 mi away406th of 685
ELA 51% · Math 29%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Herrin Middle School in?
Herrin Middle School is part of the Herrin CUSD 4 district in Herrin, Illinois.
Is Herrin Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Herrin Middle School 282nd of 685 Illinois middle schools (better than 59% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Herrin Middle School?
White 81%, Two or more races 10%, Black 4%, Hispanic 3% (510 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Herrin Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 62948 is $115K 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.