Overview
Cobden Jr High School is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Cobden, Illinois. The school enrolls 96 students. It is part of the Cobden SUD 17 district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Illinois state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
94% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictCobden SUD 17
County17181
CityCobden
ZIP62920
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID171057001273
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment96
White0.0%
Hispanic / Latino40.2%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native58.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races1.1%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %94%
State Avg53%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)