| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 5 |
| Murphysboro Community Unit School District 186 | Gorham | 2/10 Poor · 10th pct | 1,929 | 5 | PK–12 | 3 |
How Jackson County compares
Together they enroll 4,170 students across 13 schools. The largest is Murphysboro Community Unit School District 186 with 1,929 students. Districts here average 4.5/10, below the Illinois average of 5.4/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 7/10.
School Districts in Jackson County, Illinois
Jackson County has 4 public school districts covering 16 zip codes. The top-rated district in Jackson County is Carbondale Community High School District 165 (7/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Illinois. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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