Murphysboro High School shared updates on its athletic teams and recent achievements in a series of social media posts dated December 10, 2025.
In an early morning post, Murphysboro High School highlighted the ongoing success of its wrestling team, stating: “Red Devils Wrestling Team continues to roll…” (December 10, 2025).
Later that day, the school announced recognition for student-athletes in fall sports with a list of award recipients: “Here is the list of Award Winners for the 2025-26 Red Devils Fall Sport Athletes & Teams…” (December 10, 2025).
The school also reported on the girls’ basketball team’s recent performance against Herrin: “Murphysboro GBK falls to the Tigers of Herrin. Lianna Sherrill and Shameria Joshua-Ayers lead Red Devils in scoring!” (December 10, 2025).
Murphysboro High School is part of Murphysboro Community Unit School District 186, which serves Jackson County and includes several schools such as Carruthers Elementary School and Murphysboro Middle School. According to data from the Illinois State Board of Education, District 186 employs 147 teachers with an average salary of $53,770; nearly three-quarters are women. The district reports low teacher absenteeism rates. Demographically, the district’s student population is predominantly White at 69 percent, with Black students comprising almost 16 percent and Hispanic students over seven percent. In fiscal year 2020, per-student spending reached $19,142 for a total expenditure exceeding $37 million ([source](https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/)).