For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,321 students in Carbondale, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Carbondale, IL are Giant City Elementary School, Unity Point Elementary School and Carbondale Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carbondale, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 31% statewide average). Middle schools in Carbondale have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Carbondale, IL (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Giant City Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1062 Boskydell Rd
Carbondale, IL 62902
(618) 457-5391
Carbondale, IL 62902
(618) 457-5391
Grades: PK-8
| 246 students
Rank: #22.
Unity Point Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4033 S Illinois Ave
Carbondale, IL 62903
(618) 529-4151
Carbondale, IL 62903
(618) 529-4151
Grades: PK-8
| 606 students
Rank: #33.
Carbondale Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1150 E Grand Ave
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-2174
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-2174
Grades: 6-8
| 469 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 middle schools in Carbondale, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Carbondale, IL include Giant City Elementary School, Unity Point Elementary School and Carbondale Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Carbondale, IL?
3 public middle schools are located in Carbondale, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Carbondale, IL?
Carbondale, IL public middle schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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