For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,370 students in Carbondale, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Carbondale, IL are Giant City Elementary School, Unity Point Elementary School and Carbondale Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carbondale, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Carbondale have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Carbondale, IL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Giant City Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1062 Boskydell Rd
Carbondale, IL 62902
(618) 457-5391
Carbondale, IL 62902
(618) 457-5391
Gr: PK-8 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Unity Point Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4033 S Illinois Ave
Carbondale, IL 62903
(618) 529-4151
Carbondale, IL 62903
(618) 529-4151
Gr: PK-8 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
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%
Carbondale, Illinois ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (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 Carbondale, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Carbondale, IL include Giant City Elementary School, Unity Point Elementary School and Carbondale Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Carbondale?
3 public middle schools are located in Carbondale.
What is the racial composition of students in Carbondale?
Carbondale public middle schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Carbondale are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Carbondale include: Unity Point Elementary School vs. Giant City Elementary School, Giant City Elementary School vs. Unity Point Elementary School, Carbondale Middle School vs. Giant City Elementary School
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