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Best Schools in 62966, IL
62966, IL has 23 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 12 elementary) serving 6,457 students. On average they score 32% on state proficiency tests against a projected 18%, so schools in 62966 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 62966, IL
The top high schools in 62966, 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. Murphysboro High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Murphysboro Cusd 186 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 598 Students
3. Elverado High School
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Projected Test Scores
Elverado Cusd 196 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 112 Students
4. Trico Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Trico Cusd 176 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 240 Students
5. Shawnee High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shawnee Cusd 84 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 69 Students
Best Middle Schools in 62966, IL
The top middle schools in 62966, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Elverado Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elverado Cusd 196 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 73 Students
2. Trico Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Trico Cusd 176 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 168 Students
3. Murphysboro Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Murphysboro Cusd 186 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 444 Students
4. Shawnee Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shawnee Cusd 84 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 65 Students
5. Carbondale Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carbondale Esd 95 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 446 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 62966, IL
The top elementary schools in 62966, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Elverado Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elverado Cusd 196 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 82 Students
2. Trico Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Trico Cusd 176 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 456 Students
3. Carruthers Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Murphysboro Cusd 186 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 406 Students
4. Desoto Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Desoto Cons Sd 86 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 180 Students
5. Lewis School
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Projected Test Scores
Carbondale Esd 95 • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 300 Students
6. Thomas Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Carbondale Esd 95 • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 305 Students
7. Shawnee Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shawnee Cusd 84 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 151 Students
8. Immanuel Lutheran School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Immanuel Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 99 Students
9. St Andrew Catholic School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Andrew Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 177 Students
10. Gen John A Logan Attendance Cntr
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Projected Test Scores
Murphysboro Cusd 186 • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 398 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 62966, IL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
62966, IL has a total population of 14,136 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 62966, 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 62966, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.83 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.56 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.27 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 62966, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 62966, 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 62966, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 62966, IL
How many schools are in 62966, IL?
62966, IL has 23 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 6,457 students in total.
How do schools in 62966 perform on state tests?
On average, 23 schools in 62966 score 32% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 18%, so on average schools in 62966 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 62966?
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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