Best Schools in Jackson County, IL
Jackson County, IL has a total of 50 schools including 13 high schools, 13 middle schools and 16 elementary schools. A total of 11,124 students attend Jackson County, IL schools. On average, schools in Jackson County score 18% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 21% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Jackson County don't meet expectations.
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
SchoolGrade
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Carbondale Chsd 165 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 997 Students
2. Herrin High School
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Herrin Cusd 4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 686 Students
3. Trico Senior High School
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Trico Cusd 176 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 240 Students
4. Cobden High School
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Cobden Sud 17 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 161 Students
5. Du Quoin High School
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Du Quoin Cusd 300 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 424 Students
6. Murphysboro High School
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Murphysboro Cusd 186 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 598 Students
7. Shawnee High School
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Shawnee Cusd 84 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 69 Students
8. Elverado High School
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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
SchoolGrade
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Elverado Cusd 196 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 73 Students
2. Herrin Middle School
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Herrin Cusd 4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 507 Students
3. Trico Jr High School
SchoolGrade
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Trico Cusd 176 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 168 Students
4. Cobden Jr High School
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Cobden Sud 17 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 93 Students
5. Du Quoin Middle School
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Du Quoin Cusd 300 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 398 Students
6. Shawnee Jr High School
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Shawnee Cusd 84 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 65 Students
7. Carbondale Middle School
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Carbondale Esd 95 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 446 Students
8. Murphysboro Middle School
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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.
SchoolGrade
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Altenburg 48 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 110 Students
2. Giant City Elem School
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Giant City Ccsd 130 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 239 Students
3. Unity Point Elem School
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Unity Point Ccsd 140 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 637 Students
4. Du Quoin Elementary School
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Du Quoin Cusd 300 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 548 Students
5. Cobden Elem School
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Cobden Sud 17 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 211 Students
6. Desoto Elementary School
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Desoto Cons Sd 86 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 180 Students
7. Trico Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Trico Cusd 176 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 456 Students
8. Carruthers Elementary School
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Murphysboro Cusd 186 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 406 Students
9. Elverado Intermediate School
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Elverado Cusd 196 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 82 Students
10. Thomas Elementary School
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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
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 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
18.18 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.02 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Jackson County, IL Internet Health Assessment.
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