| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Giant City Community Consolidated School District 130 | Carbondale | 9/10 Excellent · 86th pct | 239 | 1 | PK–8 | 0 |
| Unity Point Community Consolidated School District 140 | Carbondale | 7/10 Good · 65th pct | 637 | 1 | PK–8 | 0 |
| Carbondale Community High School District 165 | Carbondale | 7/10 Good · 64th pct | 997 | 1 | 9–12 | 5 |
| Elverado Community Unit School District 196 | Dowell | 5/10 Average · 43rd pct | 380 | 4 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Trico Community Unit School District 176 | Rockwood | 4/10 Below Average · 38th pct | 864 | 3 | PK–12 | 4 |
| De Soto Consolidated School District 86 | De Soto | 2/10 Poor · 10th pct | 180 | 1 | PK–8 | 0 |
| Murphysboro Community Unit School District 186 | Gorham | 2/10 Poor · 10th pct | 1,929 | 5 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Carbondale Elementary School District 95 | Carbondale | 1/10 Poor · 8th pct | 1,546 | 4 | PK–8 | 0 |
| Shawnee Community Unit School District 84 | Grand Tower | 1/10 Poor · 5th pct | 285 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Jackson County compares
Together they enroll 7,057 students across 23 schools. The largest is Murphysboro Community Unit School District 186 with 1,929 students. Districts here average 4.2/10, below the Illinois average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Jackson County, Illinois
Jackson County has 9 public school districts covering 16 zip codes. The top-rated district in Jackson County is Giant City Community Consolidated School District 130 (9/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (IAR 2023–24), ranked against all districts in Illinois. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Jackson County, IL?
9 school districts serve zip codes in Jackson County, IL. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Jackson County, IL?
Of the districts serving Jackson County, Giant City Community Consolidated School District 130 has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 86th percentile among Illinois school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Illinois reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Illinois and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Illinois only, never across state lines.