For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 1,947 students in Jackson County, IL.
The top ranked public high schools in Jackson County, IL are Carbondale Comm High School, Trico Senior High School and Elverado High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Jackson County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Trico Senior 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 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Jackson County (2024-25)
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
| 997 students
Rank: #22.
Trico Senior High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Po Box 336
Campbell Hill, IL 62916
(618) 426-1111
Campbell Hill, IL 62916
(618) 426-1111
Grades: 9-12
| 240 students
Rank: #33.
Elverado High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Po Box 217
Elkville, IL 62932
(618) 568-1104
Elkville, IL 62932
(618) 568-1104
Grades: 9-12
| 112 students
Rank: #44.
Murphysboro High School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
50 Blackwood Dr
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 687-2336
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 687-2336
Grades: 9-12
| 598 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cope Alternative School
Alternative School
1725b Shomaker Dr
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 687-7290
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 687-7290
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Five County Regional Alternative
Alternative School
1001 Walnut Street
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 687-7290
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 687-7290
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Project Soar
Alternative School
1725b Shomaker Dr
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 687-7290
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 687-7290
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Jackson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Iyc Murphysboro High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
636 Elza Brantley Dr
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 684-8500
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 684-8500
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
593 Ava Road
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 684-6273
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 684-6273
Grades: K-5
| 161 students
504 2nd St
Grand Tower, IL 62942
(618) 565-2211
Grand Tower, IL 62942
(618) 565-2211
Grades: K-4
| 56 students
Tri-county-mcelvain (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
593 Ava Rd
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 684-8972
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 684-8972
Grades: K-12
| n/a 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 Jackson County, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Jackson County, IL include Carbondale Comm High School, Trico Senior High School and Elverado High School.
How many public high schools are located in Jackson County?
7 public high schools are located in Jackson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public high schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Jackson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Jackson County include: Murphysboro High School vs. Carbondale Comm High School, Carbondale Comm High School vs. Murphysboro High School, Trico Senior High School vs. Murphysboro High School
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