Total enrollment
1,877
-25 (-1%) vs SY 2020-21
13 schools in Murphysboro
Illinois · Public K-12
Public K-12 schools in Murphysboro, Illinois total 13, collectively serving roughly 1,877 students (an average of about 144 per school).
4-year change in Murphysboro
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
6,735
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
1,877
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
13
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carruthers Elementary School | Elementary | 03-05 | 426 |
| Cope Alternative School | High | 06-12 | 0 |
| Five County Regional Alternative | High | 06-12 | 0 |
| Gen John A Logan Attendance Cntr | Elementary | KG-02 | 400 |
| Jackson/Perry MS TAOEP | Middle | 06-08 | 0 |
| McElvain School | Elementary | PK-PK | 64 |
| Murphysboro High School | High | 09-12 | 565 |
| Murphysboro Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 422 |
| TCSE ASPIRE Academy | Combined | KG-12 | 0 |
| TCSE Carruthers Elem | Elementary | M-M | · |
| TCSE-MCELVAIN EC | Elementary | M-M | · |
| TCSE-MURPHYSBORO HS | Elementary | M-M | · |
| Tri-County Center | Elementary | M-M | · |
About Murphysboro
Public education in Murphysboro, Illinois runs across 13 schools that educates roughly 1,877 students. By footprint, Murphysboro sits in the mid-sized bracket.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city is built around 7 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, and 1 other.
Per-school enrollment runs near 144, lower than the state mean of about 480.
Looking at the last 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Murphysboro has remained close to its prior level since SY 2020-21, moving from about 1,902 students to 1,877.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Murphysboro discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.