For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 910 students in Carlyle Community Unit School District 1. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Carlyle Community Unit School District 1 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
3 Schools
4,394 Schools
# Students
910 Students
1,845,459 Students
# Teachers
76 Teachers
136,638 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Carlyle Community Unit School District 1, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#384 out of 865 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
50%
Graduation Rate
82%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
2%
28%
% Black
3%
17%
% White
91%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,954 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,459 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,954
$22,423
Spending / Student
$21,459
$21,662
Best Carlyle Community Unit School District 1 Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carlyle Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
951 6th St
Carlyle, IL 62231
(618) 594-3766
Carlyle, IL 62231
(618) 594-3766
Gr: PK-4 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Carlyle High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1461 12th St
Carlyle, IL 62231
(618) 594-2453
Carlyle, IL 62231
(618) 594-2453
Gr: 9-12 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Carlyle Junior High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1631 12th St
Carlyle, IL 62231
(618) 594-8292
Carlyle, IL 62231
(618) 594-8292
Gr: 5-8 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Carlyle Community Unit School District 1?
Carlyle Community Unit School District 1 manages 3 public schools serving 910 students.
What is the rank of Carlyle Community Unit School District 1?
Carlyle Community Unit School District 1 is ranked #377 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Carlyle Community Unit School District 1?
91% of Carlyle Community Unit School District 1 students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Carlyle Community Unit School District 1?
Carlyle Community Unit School District 1 has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Carlyle Community Unit School District 1's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,459 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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