The highest-performing public schools in reading in Jackson County, Illinois
This ranking covers the highest-performing public schools in reading in Jackson County, Illinois, drawn from 10 qualifying public schools. Giant City Elem School leads the list at 74.0%, against a median of 36.5% across the ranked schools.
The table below is sortable and filterable, and the full list downloads as a CSV. Figures come from federal NCES enrollment data and, where applicable, state assessment results for 2024-25.
| # | School | City | % Proficient (Reading) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Giant City Elem School | Carbondale, IL | 74.0% |
| 2 | Unity Point Elem School | Carbondale, IL | 63.0% |
| 3 | Trico Jr High School | Campbell Hill, IL | 59.5% |
| 4 | Trico Elementary School | Campbell Hill, IL | 44.7% |
| 5 | Murphysboro Middle School | Murphysboro, IL | 36.6% |
| 6 | DeSoto Elementary School | De Soto, IL | 36.3% |
| 7 | Carruthers Elementary School | Murphysboro, IL | 34.4% |
| 8 | Lewis School | Carbondale, IL | 29.9% |
| 9 | Carbondale Middle School | Carbondale, IL | 28.1% |
| 10 | Thomas Elementary School | Carbondale, IL | 25.0% |
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