Top Rankings
Carterville Community Unit School District 5 ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,166 students in Carterville Community Unit School District 5. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Carterville Community Unit School District 5 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
4 Schools
4,394 Schools
# Students
2,166 Students
1,845,459 Students
# Teachers
141 Teachers
136,638 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Carterville Community Unit School District 5, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 92% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#120 out of 865 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
50%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.34
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
6%
% Hispanic
6%
28%
% Black
4%
17%
% White
81%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,494 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,081 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,494
$22,423
Spending / Student
$11,081
$21,662
Best Carterville Community Unit School District 5 Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tri-c Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1405 W Grand Ave
Carterville, IL 62918
(618) 985-8742
Carterville, IL 62918
(618) 985-8742
Gr: K-3 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Carterville Jr High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
816 S Division St
Carterville, IL 62918
(618) 985-4500
Carterville, IL 62918
(618) 985-4500
Gr: 7-8 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Carterville Intermediate School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 School St
Carterville, IL 62918
(618) 985-6411
Carterville, IL 62918
(618) 985-6411
Gr: 4-6 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Carterville High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1415 W Grand Ave
Carterville, IL 62918
(618) 985-2940
Carterville, IL 62918
(618) 985-2940
Gr: 9-12 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Carterville Community Unit School District 5?
Carterville Community Unit School District 5 manages 4 public schools serving 2,166 students.
What is the rank of Carterville Community Unit School District 5?
Carterville Community Unit School District 5 is ranked #121 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Carterville Community Unit School District 5?
81% of Carterville Community Unit School District 5 students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Carterville Community Unit School District 5?
Carterville Community Unit School District 5 has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Carterville Community Unit School District 5's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,081 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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