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Carterville CUSD 5


At a glance
116thof 811 Illinois districts▼ 29
Better than 85% of Illinois districts
200 W Plaza Dr
Carterville, IL 62918-1998
·(618) 985-4826·All Illinois district rankings →
Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 85.7% of districts
4
Schools
2,162
Students
Top rankedCarterville High School75th of 698 Illinois high schools
Biggest riser
Carterville High School up 23 spots statewide this year
Summary:

The Carterville CUSD 5 district in Illinois consists of 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The district's schools consistently outperform the state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, indicating a strong educational system.

Carterville High School stands out as the top-performing school in the district, ranking 75th out of 698 Illinois high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts impressive test scores, with 76.3% of 11th graders proficient or better in ACT English Language Arts, 49.3% in ACT Mathematics, and 64.5% in ACT Science. Additionally, Carterville High School has a high graduation rate of 89% and a low dropout rate of 2.4%. Tri-C Elementary School also stands out, with 69% of students proficient or better in ELA and 71% in Mathematics across all grades.

While the district overall performs well, there are some areas for improvement. All schools in the Carterville CUSD 5 district had a concerning chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4% in 2024-2025. Additionally, the middle schools in the district may have opportunities to improve their test scores and performance to match the high-performing elementary and high school.

Ranking:
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E Elementary M Middle H High A Alternative P Private




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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

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