Best Schools in DeSoto, IL
DeSoto, IL has 25 public schools (6 high, 7 middle, 12 elementary) serving 10,019 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 19%, so schools in DeSoto exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in DeSoto, IL
The top high schools in DeSoto, 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
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carbondale Chsd 165 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 997 Students
3. Herrin High School
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Projected Test Scores
Herrin Cusd 4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 686 Students
4. Murphysboro High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Murphysboro Cusd 186 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 598 Students
5. Elverado High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elverado Cusd 196 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 112 Students
6. Zeigler-royalton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Zeigler-royalton Cusd 188 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 130 Students
Best Middle Schools in DeSoto, IL
The top middle schools in DeSoto, 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. Murphysboro Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Murphysboro Cusd 186 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 444 Students
6. Zeigler-royalton Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Zeigler-royalton Cusd 188 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 114 Students
7. Carbondale Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carbondale Esd 95 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 446 Students
Best Elementary Schools in DeSoto, IL
The top elementary schools in DeSoto, 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. Herrin C U S D 4 Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Herrin Cusd 4 • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 679 Students
3. Elverado Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elverado Cusd 196 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 82 Students
4. Carruthers Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Murphysboro Cusd 186 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 406 Students
5. Zeigler-royalton Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Zeigler-royalton Cusd 188 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 253 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. 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 DeSoto, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
DeSoto, IL has a total population of 2,508 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in DeSoto, 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 DeSoto, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.01 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.67 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.34 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in DeSoto, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for DeSoto, 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 DeSoto, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in DeSoto, IL
How many schools are in DeSoto, IL?
DeSoto, IL has 25 public schools: 6 high schools, 7 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 10,019 students in total.
How do schools in DeSoto perform on state tests?
On average, 25 schools in DeSoto score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 19%, so on average schools in DeSoto exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in DeSoto?
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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