Overview

Murphysboro High School is a public school in Murphysboro, IL, offering AP courses. It is the only high school in Murphysboro Community Unit School District 186.
This school supports strong academic outcomes for all students. Learn more.

School Rating

Murphysboro High School is performing below average compared to public and charter schools in Illinois with the same grade levels.
2/10
GreatSchools Rating

Rating Factors

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ACADEMICS

College Prep

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College Success

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Students who are unprepared for college-level work may find themselves in costly remedial classes and are more likely to drop out of college. Successful high schools help kids find their passions and succeed after graduation.

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Advanced Courses

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Courses & Programs

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Low-Income Students


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Students With Disabilities

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STUDENT LIFE

School Improvement

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STUDENT LIFE

Student Demographics

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Teachers & Staff

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About the School


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Neighborhood

50 Blackwood Drive
Murphysboro, IL 62966
School leader: Cody Ellermeyer
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Nearby Schools

  • 2 /10
    Carruthers Elementary School
    0.5 miles
    Public district; 3-5
  • NA
    Big Top Child Development Center
    0.82 miles
    Private; PK
  • NA
    Murphysboro Christian Academy
    0.87 miles
    Private; PK, K-8
  • NA
    Montessori School
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  • NA
    Immanuel Lutheran School
    1.33 miles
    Private; PK, K-8
  • NA
    Immanuel Lutheran School
    1.35 miles
    Private; PK-8
  • 2 /10
    Murphysboro Middle School
    1.51 miles
    Public district; 6-8
  • NA
    Five County Regional Alternative
    1.54 miles
    Public district; 6-12
  • NA
    Siuc Head Start Center
    1.66 miles
    Private; PK
  • 9 /10
    Tri-C Elementary K-4 Grade School
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    Public district; K-3
  • 9 /10
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    13.15 miles
    Public district; 9-12
  • 8 /10
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    Public district; 6-8
  • 7 /10
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    14.6 miles
    Public district; 4-6
  • 7 /10
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    10.15 miles
    Public district; PK, K-8
  • 6 /10
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    9.59 miles
    Public district; 9-12
  • 6 /10
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    8.32 miles
    Public district; 3-5
  • 6 /10
    Giant City Elementary School
    12.26 miles
    Public district; PK, K-8
  • 5 /10
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    14.95 miles
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  • 4 /10
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    9.28 miles
    Public district; 4-5