Top 3 Best Carbondale Public Middle Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,322 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 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Carbondale have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% 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 (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Giant City Elementary School
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1062 Boskydell Rd
Carbondale, IL 62902
(618) 457-5391
Grades: PK-8
| 239 students
Rank: #22.
Unity Point Elementary School
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4033 S Illinois Ave
Carbondale, IL 62903
(618) 529-4151
Grades: PK-8
| 637 students
Rank: #33.
Carbondale Middle School
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1150 E Grand Ave
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-2174
Grades: 6-8
| 446 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Carbondale, Illinois

Carbondale, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 968
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-6127
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
801 S Lewis Ln
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?
3 public middle schools are located in Carbondale.
What is the racial composition of students in Carbondale?
Carbondale public middle schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Carbondale are often viewed compared to one another?

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