Best High Schools in 62924, IL

High schools
5
Students
3,029
Avg actual
45%
Avg projected
21%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top high schools in 62924, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Carterville High School

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Carterville Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 636 Students

2. Carbondale Comm H S

B-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Carbondale Chsd 165 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 997 Students

3. Herrin High School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Herrin Cusd 4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 686 Students

4. Murphysboro High School

C+

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Murphysboro Cusd 186 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 598 Students

5. Elverado High School

C

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

11%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Elverado Cusd 196 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 112 Students

Best Middle Schools in 62924, IL

Middle schools
6
Students
2,351
Avg actual
46%
Avg projected
20%
Impact
greatly exceed expectations

The top middle schools in 62924, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Carterville Intermediate Sch

A-

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Carterville Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 518 Students

2. Carterville Jr High Sch

B+

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Carterville Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 363 Students

3. Elverado Junior High School

B

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Elverado Cusd 196 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 73 Students

4. Herrin Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Herrin Cusd 4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 507 Students

5. Murphysboro Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

12%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Murphysboro Cusd 186 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 444 Students

6. Carbondale Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Carbondale Esd 95 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 446 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 62924, IL

Elementary schools
11
Students
4,142
Avg actual
38%
Avg projected
20%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 62924, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Tri-c Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Carterville Cusd 5 • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 701 Students

2. Herrin C U S D 4 Elem School

B

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Herrin Cusd 4 • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 679 Students

3. Elverado Intermediate School

C

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Elverado Cusd 196 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 82 Students

4. Carruthers Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Murphysboro Cusd 186 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 406 Students

5. Desoto Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Desoto Cons Sd 86 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 180 Students

6. Lewis School

D

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Carbondale Esd 95 • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 300 Students

7. Thomas Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Carbondale Esd 95 • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 305 Students

8. North Side Primary Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Herrin Cusd 4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 483 Students

9. Gen John A Logan Attendance Cntr

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Murphysboro Cusd 186 • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 398 Students

10. Elverado Primary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Elverado Cusd 196 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 113 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 62924, IL

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

62924, IL has a total population of 2,670 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 62924, IL

9,522

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

28%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 62924, IL.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B+

11.01 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A

1.67 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

9.34 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 62924, IL.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 62924, IL.

ISP Report Card

C

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,006 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

35 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 62924, IL Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 62924, IL

How many schools are in 62924, IL?

62924, IL has 22 public schools: 5 high schools, 6 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 9,522 students in total.

How do schools in 62924 perform on state tests?

On average, 22 schools in 62924 score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 20%, so on average schools in 62924 greatly exceed expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 62924?

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: 22%
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  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected: 24%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual: 36%
  • Projected: 18%
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  • Actual: 49%
  • Projected: 22%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual: 27%
  • Projected: 14%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual: 43%
  • Projected: 22%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual: 32%
  • Projected: 18%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected: 15%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected: 19%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations