The Franklin County Jail, located at 209 W. Main St. in Benton, is the former county jail of Franklin County, Illinois. The jail was built in 1905–06 to replace the county's previous jail, which was built in the 1840s after the county seat moved to Benton.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-8
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students (19-20)
1 student
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)n/a
26%
Black
(19-20)100%
17%
White
(19-20)n/a
48%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)n/a
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Franklin Co Detention Center 6-8?
1 students attend Franklin Co Detention Center 6-8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Franklin Co Detention Center 6-8 students are Black.
What grades does Franklin Co Detention Center 6-8 offer ?
Franklin Co Detention Center 6-8 offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Franklin Co Detention Center 6-8 part of?
Franklin Co Detention Center 6-8 is part of Benton CCSD 47 School District.
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