For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 995 students in Carbondale, IL.
The top-ranked public high school in Carbondale, IL is Carbondale Comm High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carbondale, IL public high school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Carbondale have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public high schools.
Carbondale, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Carbondale Comm High School, with 80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Carbondale, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carbondale Comm High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1301 E Walnut St
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-3371
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-3371
Gr: 9-12 | 995 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Carbondale, Illinois 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
801 S Lewis Ln
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-5393
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-5393
Gr: 4-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Carbondale, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Carbondale, IL include Carbondale Comm High School.
How many public high schools are located in Carbondale?
1 public high schools are located in Carbondale.
What is the racial composition of students in Carbondale?
Carbondale public high schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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