Summary:
The 62966 zip code area is home to 5 schools serving grades K-12, all of which are part of the Murphysboro CUSD 186 school district. This district is ranked 618 out of 811 in Illinois and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Among the standout schools in the area, Murphysboro High School has seen its statewide ranking improve in recent years, now placing 318 out of 698 Illinois high schools. The school has a higher-than-average graduation rate of 89.0%, but also struggles with a chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4%. Meanwhile, Carruthers Elementary School has maintained a consistent statewide ranking, performing better than the district average on state assessments, though still below the state average.
Across the district, the schools face challenges, including low test scores compared to state averages and very high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic disadvantage. Addressing chronic absenteeism and improving academic outcomes, particularly in math and science, appear to be key priorities for the Murphysboro CUSD 186 district moving forward.
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