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Murphysboro High School
PublicHighGrades 9–12
50 Blackwood Dr, Murphysboro, IL 62966 · (618) 687-2336 · Part of Murphysboro Community Unit School District 186
Students
565
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
97%
Setting
Town
Grades
9–12
What stands out about Murphysboro High School
- Math proficiency 9 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 14 pts below the state
- Small classes: 12:1 students per teacher
On the path
Where Sand Ridge kids come from and go next.
6–8Murphysboro Middle Schoolin Murphysboro
9–12Murphysboro High SchoolYou are here
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency17%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts17%
State average 30.7%
Location
Directions ↗
50 Blackwood Dr, Murphysboro
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 9139
Grade 10154
Grade 11133
Grade 12139
Enrollment over time
591’20
580’21
598’22
604’23
565’24
Down 4.4% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 70%Black 14%Hispanic 8%Two or more races 7%Asian <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.