For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 995 students in Carbondale, IL.
The top ranked public high school in Carbondale, IL is Carbondale Comm High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carbondale, IL public high school have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Carbondale have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Carbondale, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Carbondale Comm High School, with 81% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Carbondale, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carbondale Comm High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1301 E Walnut St
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-3371
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-3371
Grades: 9-12
| 995 students
Carbondale, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
801 S Lewis Ln
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-5393
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-5393
Grades: 4-5
| 272 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Carbondale, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Carbondale, IL include Carbondale Comm High School.
How many public high schools are located in Carbondale?
1 public high schools are located in Carbondale.
What is the racial composition of students in Carbondale?
Carbondale public high schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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