Best High Schools in Jackson County, IL

Jackson County, IL has 13 high schools with 3,434 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Jackson County score 19% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 21% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Jackson County don't meet expectations.

1. Carbondale Comm H S

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Carbondale Chsd 165 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 997 Students

2. Herrin High School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Herrin Cusd 4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 686 Students

3. Trico Senior High School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Trico Cusd 176 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 240 Students

4. Cobden High School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cobden Sud 17 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 161 Students

5. Du Quoin High School

D-

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Du Quoin Cusd 300 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 424 Students

6. Murphysboro High School

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Murphysboro Cusd 186 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 598 Students

7. Shawnee High School

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Shawnee Cusd 84 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 69 Students

8. Elverado High School

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

12%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Elverado Cusd 196 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 112 Students

Best Middle Schools in Jackson County, IL

Jackson County, IL has 13 middle schools with 3,550 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Jackson County score 19% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 22% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Jackson County meet expectations.

1. Elverado Junior High School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Elverado Cusd 196 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 73 Students

2. Herrin Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Herrin Cusd 4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 507 Students

3. Trico Jr High School

D-

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Trico Cusd 176 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 168 Students

4. Cobden Jr High School

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cobden Sud 17 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 93 Students

5. Du Quoin Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Du Quoin Cusd 300 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 398 Students

6. Shawnee Jr High School

F

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Shawnee Cusd 84 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 65 Students

7. Carbondale Middle School

F

SchoolGrade

10%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Carbondale Esd 95 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 446 Students

8. Murphysboro Middle School

F

SchoolGrade

5%

Actual Test Scores

10%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Murphysboro Cusd 186 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 444 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Jackson County, IL

Jackson County, IL has 16 elementary schools with 4,140 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Jackson County score 18% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 20% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Jackson County don't meet expectations.

1. Altenburg Elem.

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Altenburg 48 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 110 Students

2. Giant City Elem School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Giant City Ccsd 130 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 239 Students

3. Unity Point Elem School

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Unity Point Ccsd 140 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 637 Students

4. Du Quoin Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Du Quoin Cusd 300 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 548 Students

5. Cobden Elem School

D

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cobden Sud 17 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 211 Students

6. Desoto Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Desoto Cons Sd 86 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 180 Students

7. Trico Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Trico Cusd 176 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 456 Students

8. Carruthers Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Murphysboro Cusd 186 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 406 Students

9. Elverado Intermediate School

D-

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Elverado Cusd 196 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 82 Students

10. Thomas Elementary School

F

SchoolGrade

8%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Carbondale Esd 95 • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 305 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Jackson County, IL

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Jackson County, IL has a total population of 52,974 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Jackson County, IL

11,124

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

92%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

36%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Jackson County, IL.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B-

18.18 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

3.02 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

15.16 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Jackson County, IL.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Jackson County, IL.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

4,737 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

36 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Jackson County, IL Internet Health Assessment.

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