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Best Schools in Carterville, IL
Carterville, IL has 22 public schools (5 high, 6 middle, 11 elementary) serving 10,289 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 21%, so schools in Carterville greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Carterville, IL
The top high schools in Carterville, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carterville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carterville Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 636 Students
2. Carbondale Comm H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carbondale Chsd 165 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 997 Students
3. Herrin High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Herrin Cusd 4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 686 Students
4. Marion High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1159 Students
5. Elverado High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elverado Cusd 196 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 112 Students
Best Middle Schools in Carterville, IL
The top middle schools in Carterville, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carterville Intermediate Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carterville Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 518 Students
2. Carterville Jr High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carterville Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 363 Students
3. Elverado Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elverado Cusd 196 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 73 Students
4. Herrin Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Herrin Cusd 4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 507 Students
5. Marion Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 726 Students
6. Carbondale Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carbondale Esd 95 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 446 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Carterville, IL
The top elementary schools in Carterville, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tri-c Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carterville Cusd 5 • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 701 Students
2. Longfellow Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion Cusd 2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 241 Students
3. Lincoln Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion Cusd 2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 487 Students
4. Herrin C U S D 4 Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Herrin Cusd 4 • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 679 Students
5. Elverado Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elverado Cusd 196 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 82 Students
6. Desoto Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Desoto Cons Sd 86 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 180 Students
7. Lewis School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carbondale Esd 95 • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 300 Students
8. Thomas Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carbondale Esd 95 • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 305 Students
9. North Side Primary Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Herrin Cusd 4 • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 483 Students
10. Elverado Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elverado Cusd 196 • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 113 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Carterville, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Carterville, IL has a total population of 7,566 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 40% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Carterville, 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 Carterville, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.04 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.51 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.53 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Carterville, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Carterville, 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 Carterville, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Carterville, IL
How many schools are in Carterville, IL?
Carterville, IL has 22 public schools: 5 high schools, 6 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 10,289 students in total.
How do schools in Carterville perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in Carterville score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 21%, so on average schools in Carterville greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Carterville?
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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Every school in Carterville
4 of 4 schools in Carterville carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 3B: 1
All 4 public schools we grade in Carterville. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.