4 schools in Carterville
Across the city, Carterville hosts 4 public K-12 schools teaching roughly 2,162 Illinois students (about 541 per campus).
7-year change in Carterville
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carterville High School | High | 09-12 | 668 |
| Carterville Intermediate Sch | Middle | 04-06 | 500 |
| Carterville Jr High Sch | Middle | 07-08 | 344 |
| Tri-C Elementary School | Elementary | KG-03 | 650 |
About Carterville
Carterville is a compact Illinois city in terms of public-school footprint, with 4 schools and 2,162 students total.
For a sense of the school types, the city is built around 1 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high.
Per-campus enrollment runs near 541, meaningfully above the state mean of about 480.
Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Carterville has held roughly steady since SY 2017-18, moving from about 2,142 students to 2,162. Demographically, the White share of enrollment decreased from 85% to 81%.
On allk12, the community for Carterville discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.