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8.9% of teachers leave their jobs in Williamson County

By S. A. Fennell | Nov 3, 2025

With an average salary of $65,875, 91.1% of teachers remain on their positions in Williamson County schools, according to the 2024 three-year average.

Teacher retention rate in Jackson County: 89.4% stay put

By S. A. Fennell | Nov 2, 2025

With an average salary of $61,599, 89.4% of teachers remain on their positions in Jackson County schools, according to the 2024 three-year average.

Murphysboro High School posts multiple updates on X on October 21, 2025

By S. A. Fennell | Oct 21, 2025

Murphysboro High School posted three updates on X on October 21, 2025.

Murphysboro High School posts series of updates in October 2025

By S. A. Fennell | Oct 15, 2025

Murphysboro High School posted three updates on its X account between October 14 and 15, 2025.

Murphysboro HS announces selection as 1A High School Regional host

By S. A. Fennell | Oct 12, 2025

Murphysboro High School announced on October 12, 2025, that it will host the 1A High School Regional, sharing game schedules and ticket information on its X account.

Murphysboro HS posts multiple Twitter updates for school community on October 10

By S. A. Fennell | Oct 10, 2025

Murphysboro High School posted several tweets with resource links for its school community on October 10, 2025.

Murphysboro HS highlights community support from local sponsors and volunteers

By S. A. Fennell | Oct 7, 2025

Murphysboro High School posted messages on October 7, 2025 thanking South Paw Bar and Grill as well as parent volunteers for their support of school activities.

7,771 white students enrolled in Williamson County districts in 2023-24 school year

By S. A. Fennell | Oct 6, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 80.8% of students enrolled in Williamson County school districts identified as white.

3,782 white students enrolled in Jackson County districts in 2023-24 school year

By S. A. Fennell | Oct 5, 2025

In Jackson County school districts, 3,782 white students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Murphysboro HS shares tournament win and updates on social media

By S. A. Fennell | Oct 4, 2025

Murphysboro High School published several posts between October 3 and October 4 highlighting school activities and announcing a volleyball victory over Johnston City.

Enrollment Analysis: Multiracial students comprised 7.3% of Williamson County’s districts student body in 2023-24 school year

By S. A. Fennell | Oct 1, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 7.3% of students enrolled in Williamson County school districts identified as multiracial.

524 multiracial students enrolled in Jackson County districts in 2023-24 school year

By S. A. Fennell | Sep 30, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 7.9% of students enrolled in Jackson County school districts identified as multiracial.

How many Hispanic students were enrolled in Williamson County districts in 2023-24 school year?

By S. A. Fennell | Sep 27, 2025

In Williamson County school districts, 433 Hispanic students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

How many Hispanic students were enrolled in Jackson County districts in 2023-24 school year?

By S. A. Fennell | Sep 26, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 9.9% of students enrolled in Jackson County school districts identified as Hispanic.

Williamson County Education: 568 Black students enrolled in school districts in 2023-24 school year

By S. A. Fennell | Sep 23, 2025

In Williamson County school districts, 568 Black students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Jackson County Education: 1,522 Black students enrolled in school districts in 2023-24 school year

By S. A. Fennell | Sep 23, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 22.9% of students enrolled in Jackson County school districts identified as Black.

Murphysboro HS highlights boys soccer victory and community updates

By S. A. Fennell | Sep 21, 2025

Murphysboro High School provided updates on its official X account regarding recent sports achievements and events between September 20–21, 2025.

Murphysboro HS thanks local Walmart manager and Boy Scout Troop #4 for football support

By S. A. Fennell | Sep 20, 2025

On September 20, 2025, Murphysboro High School publicly thanked Bradley Padgett from Walmart and Boy Scout Troop #4 for their contributions supporting the football team.

Murphysboro HS announces gym access changes and reports boys’ soccer victory

By S. A. Fennell | Sep 19, 2025

Murphysboro High School issued updates on September 18–19 regarding entry changes due to gym construction and highlighted a decisive win by its boys’ soccer team over Pinckneyville.

119 Asian students enrolled in Williamson County districts in 2023-24 school year