Freeman Spur: Schools & Education

There are 20 public schools in Freeman Spur. Benton Grade Sch K-4 is the largest at 617 students (grades -1-4). Total enrollment: 5,161 students.

~7 residents per school (vs Illinois ~496).

K-12 Schools

21 K-12 schools serving the area — about 7 residents per school. 9.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).

Schools (21)

Franklin-Jefferson SPED Social Em

0-4 · 4989 State Highway 148, Mulkeytown IL 62865 · (618)663-5279

Starquest Acad RSSP North

6-8 · 901 Public Sq, Benton IL 62812 · (618)983-6628

ECHO Juvenile Detention Ctr

4-12 · 409 E Washington St, Benton IL 62812 · (618)983-6628

Christopher High

9-12 · 214 students · 1 Bearcat Dr, Christopher IL 62822 · (618)724-9461

Christopher Elem School

-1-8 · 486 students · 501 S Snider St, Christopher IL 62822 · (618)724-7604

Thompsonville Grade School

-1-8 · 215 students · 21191 Shawneetown Rd, Thompsonville IL 62890 · (618)627-2446

Thompsonville High School

9-12 · 103 students · 21191 Shawneetown Rd, Thompsonville IL 62890 · (618)627-2446

Benton Grade Sch 5-8

5-8 · 458 students · 1000 Forrest St, Benton IL 62812 · (618)438-4011

Benton Grade Sch K-4

-1-4 · 617 students · 1000 E McKenzie St, Benton IL 62812 · (618)438-7181

Franklin Co Detention Center 6-8

6-8 · 409 E Washington St, Benton IL 62812 · (618)438-2222

Benton Cons High School

9-12 · 577 students · 511 E Main St, Benton IL 62812 · (618)439-3103

Franklin Co Detention Center 9-12

9-12 · 409 E Washington St, Benton IL 62812 · (618)438-2222

Ewing-Northern Elem School

-1-8 · 236 students · 51 N Main St, Ewing IL 62836 · (618)629-2181

Sesser-Valier High School

9-12 · 192 students · 4626 State Highway 154, Sesser IL 62884 · (618)625-5105

Sesser-Valier Elem School

-1-5 · 282 students · 4626 State Highway 154, Sesser IL 62884 · (618)625-5105

Sesser-Valier Jr High School

6-8 · 135 students · 4626 State Highway 154, Sesser IL 62884 · (618)625-5105

Central Jr High School

7-8 · 219 students · 1600 E 9th St, West Frankfort IL 62896 · (618)937-2444

Denning Elementary School

-1-2 · 467 students · 1401 W 6th St, West Frankfort IL 62896 · (618)937-2464

Frankfort Intermediate School

3-6 · 420 students · 800 N Cherry St, West Frankfort IL 62896 · (618)937-1412

Frankfort Comm High School

9-12 · 434 students · 601 E Main St, West Frankfort IL 62896 · (618)932-3126

Akin Comm Cons Elem School

-1-8 · 106 students

School Districts · Districts	Franklin-Jefferson Co Sp Ed Di, Johnston City CUSD 1, Christopher USD 99, Thompsonville CUSD 174, Frankln/Johnsn/Massc/Willimsn
School Districts · Total count	9
School Districts · Nces Lea Ids	1700048, 1700182, 1700217, 1701382, 1705950
School Statistics · Total Schools	20
School Statistics · Total Enrollment	5,055
School Statistics · Total Teachers	381
School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio	13.30
Schools Count	20

Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12

Higher Education

Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.

Colleges · Nearest	Rend Lake College
Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles	10.4 mi
Nearest College · Name	Rend Lake College
Nearest College · City	Ina
Nearest College · Phone	(618) 437-5321
Nearest College · Distance	10.4 mi

Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12

Early Childhood

Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.

Childcare Centers · County total	1

Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF

Libraries

Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.

Nearest Library · Name	ZEIGLER PUBLIC LIBRARY
Nearest Library · Phone	(618) 596-2041
Nearest Library · Address	102 EAST MARYLAND STREET, ZEIGLER IL 62999
Nearest Library · Distance	2.5 mi

Sources: IMLS PLS 2022 — nearest by coordinates

Other

Libraries (1)

ZEIGLER PUBLIC LIBRARY

6185962041 · 102 EAST MARYLAND STREET, ZEIGLER IL 62999

Pct Bachelors Plus	9.6%

Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12

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