Murphysboro Middle School
Murphysboro, IL · Murphysboro CUSD 186 · Grades 6 - 8
559th of 685 Illinois middle schools statewide · better than 18%▲ Improving
Murphysboro Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Murphysboro Middle School 559th of 685 Illinois middle schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 18% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 9th in 2019 to 18th in 2025 — improving.
Murphysboro Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Murphysboro Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 432 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2.3% | 68.3% | ▲ 66.0 pts | |
| Black | 0.6% | 15.5% | ▲ 14.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 91.4% | 9.7% | ▼ 81.7 pts | |
| Hispanic | 5.6% | 6.0% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Murphysboro Middle School
Typical home value $120K in zip 62966 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Murphysboro Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Carbondale Middle SchoolCarbondale ESD 95 · 8.9 mi away624th of 685
ELA 28% · Math 12% - 10Elverado Junior High SchoolElverado CUSD 196 · 9.8 mi away18th of 685
ELA 81% - 10Carterville Intermediate SchCarterville CUSD 5 · 14.7 mi away68th of 685
ELA 74% · Math 67% - 8Carterville Jr High SchCarterville CUSD 5 · 15 mi away192nd of 685
ELA 64% · Math 49% - 5Cobden Jr High SchoolCobden SUD 17 · 16.3 mi away368th of 685
ELA 57% · Math 28% - 5Trico Jr High SchoolTrico CUSD 176 · 17.6 mi away379th of 685
ELA 60% · Math 24% - 6Du Quoin Middle SchoolDu Quoin CUSD 300 · 17.8 mi away317th of 685
ELA 65% · Math 29% - 6Herrin Middle SchoolHerrin CUSD 4 · 17.8 mi away282nd of 685
ELA 63% · Math 36%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Murphysboro Middle School in?
Murphysboro Middle School is part of the Murphysboro CUSD 186 district in Murphysboro, Illinois.
Is Murphysboro Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Murphysboro Middle School 559th of 685 Illinois middle schools (better than 18% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Murphysboro Middle School?
White 68%, Black 16%, Two or more races 10%, Hispanic 6% (432 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Murphysboro Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 62966 is $120K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.