School District · Illinois
Murphysboro Community Unit School District 186
📍 Gorham, IL · Jackson County · NCES LEAID 1727610
District Contact & InformationSource: NCES CCD 2024–25
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Grades Served
Pre-K – 12th
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District Mailing Address
593 Ava Rd, Murphysboro, IL 62966
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NCES District ID (LEAID)
1727610
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District Type
Public School District
Zip Codes Served by Murphysboro Community Unit School District 1863 zip codes
Frequently Asked Questions
What zip codes are in Murphysboro Community Unit School District 186?▼
Murphysboro Community Unit School District 186 serves 3 zip codes: 62940, 62966, 62975. Zip codes and district boundaries do not line up exactly, so confirm your exact address with the district office before you rely on an assignment.
How is Murphysboro Community Unit School District 186 rated?▼
Murphysboro Community Unit School District 186 has an overall rating of 2 out of 10 (Poor), based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts). That places it in the 10th percentile among Illinois school districts. Ratings are percentile-ranked within Illinois only and are not comparable across states.
How many students attend Murphysboro Community Unit School District 186?▼
The NCES Common Core of Data directory reports enrollment of 1,929 students across 5 schools for Murphysboro Community Unit School District 186.
What grades does Murphysboro Community Unit School District 186 serve?▼
Murphysboro Community Unit School District 186 is listed in the NCES directory as serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
How do I contact Murphysboro Community Unit School District 186?▼
You can reach Murphysboro Community Unit School District 186 by phone at (618)684-3781 or by mail at 593 Ava Rd, Murphysboro, IL 62966. Contact details come from the NCES district directory and are the best way to confirm which school your address is assigned to.
About Murphysboro Community Unit School District 186
Murphysboro Community Unit School District 186 is a public school district serving 3 zip codes in Illinois, primarily in Jackson County. It carries an overall rating of 2/10 (Poor), the 10th percentile among Illinois districts. That rating reflects the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts with a 2017–18 fallback for the rest) and is ranked only against other Illinois districts — scores are not comparable between states. Directory details on this page come from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25.
District boundaries are address-specific and do not follow zip code lines exactly — a single zip code can
be split between two or more districts. Use the zip codes listed above as a starting point, then confirm your
assignment with the district office at (618)684-3781 before making a housing decision.