For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 1,877 students in Murphysboro, IL (there are 3 private schools, serving 294 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Murphysboro, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Murphysboro, IL are Carruthers Elementary School, Gen John A Logan Attendance Center and Murphysboro High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Murphysboro, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Murphysboro have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Murphysboro, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carruthers Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
80 Candy Ln
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 687-3231
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 687-3231
Gr: 3-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Gen John A Logan Attendance Center
(Math: 23% | Reading: 20% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
320 Watson Rd
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 684-4471
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 684-4471
Gr: K-2 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Murphysboro Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2125 Spruce St
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 684-3041
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 684-3041
Gr: 6-8 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #55.
Tri-county Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1725 Shomaker Dr
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 684-2109
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 684-2109
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
Jackson/perry Middle School Taoep
Alternative School
1725b Shomaker Dr
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 687-7290
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 687-7290
Gr: 6-8
Rank: n/an/a
593 Ava Rd
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 684-3781
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 684-3781
Gr: PK | 64 students Minority enrollment: 25%
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
Rank: n/an/a
Tcse Carruthers Elementary School
Special Education School
80 Candy Ln
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 687-3231
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 687-3231
Rank: n/an/a
Tcse-murphysboro High School
Special Education School
50 Blackwood Dr
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 687-2336
Murphysboro, IL 62966
(618) 687-2336
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Murphysboro, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Murphysboro, IL include Carruthers Elementary School, Gen John A Logan Attendance Center and Murphysboro High School.
How many public schools are located in Murphysboro?
13 public schools are located in Murphysboro.
What percentage of students in Murphysboro go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Murphysboro are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Murphysboro?
Murphysboro public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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