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Best High Schools in Zip Code 62918

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668

Students

Top rankedCarterville High School75^th of 698 Illinois high schools

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Carterville High School up 23 spots statewide this year

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Summary:

The 62918 zip code is home to a single high-performing high school, Carterville High School, which serves grades 9-12 and is part of the Carterville CUSD 5 district. This standout institution ranks 75th out of 698 Illinois high schools and earns a 4 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger, showcasing its academic excellence.

Carterville High 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 - all significantly higher than state averages. The school's 10th-grade PreACT Secure results are equally impressive, with 69.8% proficient or better in English Language Arts and 43% in Mathematics. Additionally, Carterville High School maintains a strong 89% 4-year graduation rate, outpacing the state average.

Despite serving a sizable population of economically disadvantaged students, with over 40% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Carterville High School continues to excel. The school's above-average per-student spending of $12,489 suggests it is effectively allocating resources to support student learning and success. Overall, Carterville High School stands out as a model of academic achievement and a valuable asset to the 62918 zip code community.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				PreACT Secure English Language Arts (2025)		PreACT Secure Mathematics (2025)		PreACT Secure Science (2025)		ACT English Language Arts (2025)	ACT Mathematics (2025)	ACT Science (2025)	% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% DTP (2024)	% Meningococcal (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PreACT Secure English Language Arts 9th Grade	PreACT Secure English Language Arts 10th Grade	PreACT Secure Mathematics 9th Grade	PreACT Secure Mathematics 10th Grade	PreACT Secure Science 9th Grade	PreACT Secure Science 10th Grade	ACT English Language Arts 11th Grade	ACT Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT Science 11th Grade	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	% DTP All Grades	% Meningococcal All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Carterville High School	Public	9-12	1415 W Grand Ave	Carterville	62918	Williamson County	Carterville CUSD 5	No	(n/a)	No	No	(618) 985-2940	668	39	17.0	43.3%	533 (79.8%)	20 (3.0%)	54 (8.1%)	24 (3.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (5.4%)	86.6	75^th of 698 public high schools	89.3%		84.2	98^th of 697 public high schools	85.9%	23	81.2	69.8	59.4	43.0	67.7	55.8	76.3	49.3	64.5	99.5	99.7	99.7	99.7	99.5	99.5	99.2	98.8	$12,893	$237	$12,656

Cities Near Zip Code 62918

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Carterville	1.91 mi	4	79^th
Herrin	2.45 mi	4	294^th
Carbondale	6.64 mi	10	437^th
De Soto	7.24 mi	2	737^th
Johnston City	9.22 mi	4	641^st

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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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