Top 3 Best 62966 Illinois Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 433 students in 62966, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 62966, IL are Murphysboro Middle School, Cope Alternative School and Five County Regional Alternative. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 62966 have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 6% (versus the 31% statewide average). Middle schools in 62966, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Best 62966, IL Public Middle Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Murphysboro Middle School
Math: 4% | Reading: 6%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2125 Spruce St
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
Grades: 6-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Five County Regional Alternative
Alternative School
1001 Walnut Street
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
Grades: 6-8
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 62966 Illinois

62966, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
636 Elza Brantley Dr
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 684-8500
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
593 Ava Road
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
Grades: K-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in 62966, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 62966, IL include Murphysboro Middle School, Cope Alternative School and Five County Regional Alternative.
How many public middle schools are located in 62966, IL?
4 public middle schools are located in 62966, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in 62966, IL?
62966, IL public middle schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

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