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Best Schools in 62942, IL
62942, IL has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,131 students. On average they score 27% on state proficiency tests against a projected 16%, so schools in 62942 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 62942, IL
The top high schools in 62942, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Murphysboro High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Murphysboro Cusd 186 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 598 Students
2. Shawnee High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shawnee Cusd 84 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 69 Students
Best Middle Schools in 62942, IL
The top middle schools in 62942, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Murphysboro Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Murphysboro Cusd 186 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 444 Students
2. Shawnee Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shawnee Cusd 84 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 65 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 62942, IL
The top elementary schools in 62942, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carruthers Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Murphysboro Cusd 186 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 406 Students
2. Shawnee Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shawnee Cusd 84 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 151 Students
3. Gen John A Logan Attendance Cntr
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Murphysboro Cusd 186 • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 398 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 62942, IL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
62942, IL has a total population of 567 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 6% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 62942, 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 62942, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.47 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.48 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.98 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 62942, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 62942, 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 62942, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 62942, IL
How many schools are in 62942, IL?
62942, IL has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,131 students in total.
How do schools in 62942 perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in 62942 score 27% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 16%, so on average schools in 62942 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 62942?
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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