Serving 598 students in grades 9-12, Murphysboro High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 598 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 35%
Graduation Rate
: 75-79% (Btm 50% in IL)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Murphysboro High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Murphysboro High School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Murphysboro High School?
The graduation rate of Murphysboro High School is 75-79%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87%.
How many students attend Murphysboro High School?
598 students attend Murphysboro High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Murphysboro High School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Murphysboro High School?
Murphysboro High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Murphysboro High School offer ?
Murphysboro High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Murphysboro High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 598 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 35%
Graduation Rate
: 75-79% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
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