Total enrollment
2,533
-67 (-3%) vs SY 2020-21
2 schools in Zion-Benton Twp HSD 126
Illinois · 2,533 students · 1 city
Of the 2 public K-12 schools run by Zion-Benton Twp HSD 126, combined student count is roughly 2,533, with 2 high.
4-year change in Zion-Benton Twp HSD 126
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Zion-Benton Twp HSD 126 ranks
Among districts| Measure | This district | In Illinois | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 2,533 | #149 of 508 | #3,738 of 9,234 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 2 | #508 of 508 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.5:1 | #450 of 506 | #6,021 of 9,044 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 61.8% | #102 of 456 | #2,676 of 8,164 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 60.6% | #91 of 341 | #1,570 of 6,853 |
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Inside Zion-Benton Twp HSD 126
Since 2017-18, the 2 district schools that reported both years went from 2,576 to 2,533 students (down 2%) and from 166 to 164 full-time teachers (down 1%), as of 2024-25.
Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion-Benton Twnshp Hi Sch | Zion | High | 09-12 | 2,114 |
| Zion-Benton East High School | Zion | High | 09-12 | 419 |
About Zion-Benton Twp HSD 126
Zion-Benton Twp HSD 126 administers 2 public schools across Illinois, collectively teacheing roughly 2,533 students.
On a per-school basis, Zion-Benton Twp HSD 126 runs about 1,267 students per school, 164% above the state mean of roughly 480.
Looking at the last 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Zion-Benton Twp HSD 126 has contracted 3% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 2,600 students to 2,533.
On this page, the community for Zion-Benton Twp HSD 126 discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.