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Best Schools in 62903, IL
62903, IL has 13 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 7 elementary) serving 5,491 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 19%, so schools in 62903 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 62903, IL
The top high schools in 62903, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carbondale Comm H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carbondale Chsd 165 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 997 Students
2. Cobden High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cobden Sud 17 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 161 Students
3. Murphysboro High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Murphysboro Cusd 186 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 598 Students
Best Middle Schools in 62903, IL
The top middle schools in 62903, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cobden Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cobden Sud 17 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 93 Students
2. Murphysboro Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Murphysboro Cusd 186 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 444 Students
3. Carbondale Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carbondale Esd 95 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 446 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 62903, IL
The top elementary schools in 62903, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Unity Point Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Unity Point Ccsd 140 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 637 Students
2. Cobden Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cobden Sud 17 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 211 Students
3. Carruthers Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Murphysboro Cusd 186 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 406 Students
4. Lewis School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carbondale Esd 95 • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 300 Students
5. Thomas Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carbondale Esd 95 • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 305 Students
6. Gen John A Logan Attendance Cntr
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Murphysboro Cusd 186 • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 398 Students
7. Parrish Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carbondale Esd 95 • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 495 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 62903, IL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
62903, IL has a total population of 2,342 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 43% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 62903, 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 62903, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.63 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.44 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.19 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 62903, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 62903, 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 62903, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 62903, IL
How many schools are in 62903, IL?
62903, IL has 13 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 5,491 students in total.
How do schools in 62903 perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in 62903 score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 19%, so on average schools in 62903 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 62903?
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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- Projected: 20%
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- Projected: 24%
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- Projected: 17%
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- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 17%
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