Best Schools in Jackson County, IL
Jackson County, IL has 38 public schools (8 high, 8 middle, 19 elementary) serving 11,693 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 21%, so schools in Jackson County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Jackson County, IL
The top high schools in Jackson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carbondale Comm H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carbondale Chsd 165 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 997 Students
2. Herrin High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Herrin Cusd 4 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 686 Students
3. Cobden High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cobden Sud 17 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 161 Students
4. Murphysboro High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Murphysboro Cusd 186 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 598 Students
5. Du Quoin High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Du Quoin Cusd 300 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 424 Students
6. Elverado High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elverado Cusd 196 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 112 Students
7. Trico Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Trico Cusd 176 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 240 Students
8. Shawnee High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shawnee Cusd 84 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 69 Students
Best Middle Schools in Jackson County, IL
The top middle schools in Jackson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Elverado Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elverado Cusd 196 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 73 Students
2. Herrin Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Herrin Cusd 4 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 507 Students
3. Trico Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Trico Cusd 176 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 168 Students
4. Du Quoin Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Du Quoin Cusd 300 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 398 Students
5. Cobden Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cobden Sud 17 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 93 Students
6. Murphysboro Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Murphysboro Cusd 186 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 444 Students
7. Shawnee Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shawnee Cusd 84 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 65 Students
8. Carbondale Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carbondale Esd 95 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 446 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Jackson County, IL
The top elementary schools in Jackson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Giant City Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Giant City Ccsd 130 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 239 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. Unity Point Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Unity Point Ccsd 140 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 637 Students
4. Cobden Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cobden Sud 17 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 211 Students
5. Du Quoin Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Du Quoin Cusd 300 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 548 Students
6. Elverado Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elverado Cusd 196 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 82 Students
7. Trico Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Trico Cusd 176 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 456 Students
8. Carruthers Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Murphysboro Cusd 186 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 406 Students
9. Desoto Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Desoto Cons Sd 86 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 180 Students
10. Lewis School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carbondale Esd 95 • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 300 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.
Questions About Schools in Jackson County, IL
How many schools are in Jackson County, IL?
Jackson County, IL has 38 public schools: 8 high schools, 8 middle schools and 19 elementary schools, serving 11,693 students in total.
How do schools in Jackson County perform on state tests?
On average, 38 schools in Jackson County score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 21%, so on average schools in Jackson County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Jackson County?
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: 44%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Jackson County
5 places in Jackson County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Carbondale (7)
- Murphysboro (5)
- Campbell Hill (3)
- Elkville (2)
- Vergennes (2)
School districts (4)
- Murphysboro CUSD 186 (5 schools)
- Carbondale ESD 95 (4 schools)
- Elverado CUSD 196 (4 schools)
- Trico CUSD 176 (3 schools)