For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 1,914 students in Murphysboro, IL (there are 3 private schools, serving 294 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Murphysboro, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Murphysboro, IL are Murphysboro High School, Gen John A Logan Attendance Cntr and Carruthers Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Murphysboro, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in Murphysboro have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Murphysboro, IL (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Murphysboro High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
50 Blackwood Dr
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 687-2336
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 687-2336
Grades: 9-12
| 580 students
Rank: #22.
Gen John A Logan Attendance Cntr
(Math: 23% | Reading: 20% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
320 Watson Rd
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 684-4471
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 684-4471
Grades: K-2
| 429 students
Rank: #33.
Carruthers Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
80 Candy Ln
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 687-3231
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 687-3231
Grades: 3-5
| 394 students
Rank: #44.
Tri-county Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1725 Shomaker Dr
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 684-2109
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 684-2109
Grades: n/a
| 0 students
Rank: #55.
Murphysboro Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2125 Spruce St
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 684-3041
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 684-3041
Grades: 6-8
| 433 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cope Alternative School
Alternative School
1725b Shomaker Dr
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 687-7290
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 687-7290
Grades: 6-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Five County Regional Alternative
Alternative School
1001 Walnut Street
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 687-7290
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 687-7290
Grades: 6-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jackson/perry Project Soar Middle School Taoep
Alternative School
1725b Shomaker Dr
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 687-7290
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 687-7290
Grades: 6-8
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Project Soar Alternative Optional Educational Program
Alternative School
1725b Shomaker Dr
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 687-7290
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 687-7290
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Murphysboro, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Iyc Murphysboro High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
636 Elza Brantley Dr
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 684-8500
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 684-8500
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
593 Ava Road
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 684-6273
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 684-6273
Grades: K-5
| 161 students
Tri-county-mcelvain (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
593 Ava Rd
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 684-8972
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 684-8972
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Murphysboro, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Murphysboro, IL include Murphysboro High School, Gen John A Logan Attendance Cntr and Carruthers Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Murphysboro, IL?
10 public schools are located in Murphysboro, IL.
What percentage of students in Murphysboro, IL go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Murphysboro, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Murphysboro, IL?
Murphysboro, IL public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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