For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 468 students in 62901, IL.
The top ranked public middle school in 62901, IL is Carbondale Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 62901 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 62901, IL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62901, IL Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carbondale Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1150 E Grand Ave
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-2174
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-2174
Gr: 6-8 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
62901, Illinois 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
801 S Lewis Ln
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-5393
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-5393
Gr: 4-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 62901, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 62901, IL include Carbondale Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 62901?
1 public middle schools are located in 62901.
What is the racial composition of students in 62901?
62901 public middle schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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