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Best Schools in 62975, IL
62975, IL has 10 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 4 elementary) serving 2,596 students. On average they score 32% on state proficiency tests against a projected 17%, so schools in 62975 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 62975, IL
The top high schools in 62975, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cobden High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cobden Sud 17 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 161 Students
2. Murphysboro High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Murphysboro Cusd 186 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 598 Students
3. Shawnee High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shawnee Cusd 84 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 69 Students
Best Middle Schools in 62975, IL
The top middle schools in 62975, 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. Shawnee Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shawnee Cusd 84 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 65 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 62975, IL
The top elementary schools in 62975, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cobden Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cobden Sud 17 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 211 Students
2. Carruthers Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Murphysboro Cusd 186 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 406 Students
3. Shawnee Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shawnee Cusd 84 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 151 Students
4. 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 62975, IL
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
62975, IL has a total population of 278 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 62975, 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 62975, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.26 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.23 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.04 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 62975, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 62975, 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 62975, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 62975, IL
How many schools are in 62975, IL?
62975, IL has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,596 students in total.
How do schools in 62975 perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in 62975 score 32% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 17%, so on average schools in 62975 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 62975?
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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- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 20%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 17%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations