For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 565 students in 62966, IL.
The top-ranked public high school in 62966, IL is Murphysboro High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 62966 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in 62966, IL have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 62966 have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is equal to the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Murphysboro High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62966, IL Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Murphysboro High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
50 Blackwood Dr
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 687-2336
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 687-2336
Gr: 9-12 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
Cope Alternative School
Alternative School
1725b Shomaker Dr
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 687-7290
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 687-7290
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Five County Regional Alternative
Alternative School
101 Spero Dr
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 687-7290
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 687-7290
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Tcse Aspire Academy
Special Education School
805 N 16th St
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 684-2109
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 684-2109
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 62966, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in 62966, IL include Murphysboro High School.
How many public high schools are located in 62966?
4 public high schools are located in 62966.
What is the racial composition of students in 62966?
62966 public high schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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