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4 schools in Carterville

Illinois · Public K-12

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
Total enrollment
2,162
+20 (+1%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
81%
was 85%
% Hispanic
6%
was 5%
% Black
3%
was 2%
% Asian
3%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Carterville High SchoolHigh09-12668
Carterville Intermediate SchMiddle04-06500
Carterville Jr High SchMiddle07-08344
Tri-C Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-03650

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.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Carterville, Illinois?
There are 4 public K-12 schools in Carterville, with a combined enrollment of about 2,162.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Carterville?
Carterville has 1 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Carterville?
Carterville High School is the largest public school in Carterville by enrollment, with approximately 668 students.
What school districts serve Carterville?
Carterville public schools are operated by Carterville CUSD 5.
What grade levels do public schools in Carterville cover?
Public schools in Carterville serve students from kindergarten through grade 12.