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Best Schools in 62902, IL
62902, IL has 19 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 10 elementary) serving 9,046 students. On average they score 47% on state proficiency tests against a projected 24%, so schools in 62902 greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 62902, IL
The top high schools in 62902, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carterville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carterville Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 636 Students
2. Anna-jonesboro High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Anna Jonesboro Chsd 81 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 497 Students
3. Carbondale Comm H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carbondale Chsd 165 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 997 Students
4. Goreville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Goreville Cud 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 172 Students
5. Marion High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1159 Students
Best Middle Schools in 62902, IL
The top middle schools in 62902, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carterville Intermediate Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carterville Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 518 Students
2. Carterville Jr High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carterville Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 363 Students
3. Marion Jr High School
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Projected Test Scores
Marion Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 726 Students
4. Carbondale Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carbondale Esd 95 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 446 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 62902, IL
The top elementary schools in 62902, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tri-c Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carterville Cusd 5 • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 701 Students
2. Longfellow Elem School
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Projected Test Scores
Marion Cusd 2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 241 Students
3. Giant City Elem School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Giant City Ccsd 130 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 239 Students
4. Unity Point Elem School
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Projected Test Scores
Unity Point Ccsd 140 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 637 Students
5. Lick Creek Elem School
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Projected Test Scores
Lick Creek Ccsd 16 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 139 Students
6. Goreville Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Goreville Cud 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 452 Students
7. Lewis School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carbondale Esd 95 • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 300 Students
8. Thomas Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Carbondale Esd 95 • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 305 Students
9. Carbondale New School
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Projected Test Scores
Carbondale New School • Private • Grades Pre K - 4 • 23 Students
10. Parrish Elem School
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Projected Test Scores
Carbondale Esd 95 • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 495 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 62902, IL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
62902, IL has a total population of 4,381 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 44% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 62902, IL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 62902, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.90 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.72 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.18 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 62902, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 62902, IL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 62902, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 62902, IL
How many schools are in 62902, IL?
62902, IL has 19 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 9,046 students in total.
How do schools in 62902 perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in 62902 score 47% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in 62902 greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 62902?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 24%
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