Murphysboro High School
Recent News About Murphysboro High School
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Jackson County students suspended 1,319 times solely in 2023-24 school year
There were 1,319 incidents of students being suspended in Jackson County schools solely during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.
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Enrollment Analysis: Multiracial students comprised 7.4% of Jackson County’s student body in 2023-24 school year
In Jackson County schools, 487 multiracial students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
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There were 642 Hispanic students enrolled in Jackson County schools in 2023-24 school year
In the 2023-24 school year, 9.7% of students enrolled in Jackson County schools identified as Hispanic.
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There were 1,501 Black students enrolled in Jackson County schools in 2023-24 school year
In Jackson County schools, 1,501 Black students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
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How many Asian students were enrolled in Jackson County schools in 2023-24 school year?
In the 2023-24 school year, 1.8% of students enrolled in Jackson County schools identified as Asian.
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Enrollment Analysis: White students comprised 56.8% of Jackson County’s student body in 2023-24 school year
In the 2023-24 school year, 56.8% of students enrolled in Jackson County schools identified as white.
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Former Murphysboro High School standout Shelby Cook played on Friday, May 16 in hopes of reaching the NCAA Division II Softball Championship
The Indianapolis Greyhounds won 9-0.
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On Friday, May 16, former Murphysboro High School standout Shelby Cook collegiate team loses in the NCAA Division II Softball Championship
They enter the tournament as a number seven seed.
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Former Murphysboro High School standout Shelby Cook played on Thursday, May 15 in hopes of reaching the NCAA Division II Softball Championship
The game took place in SVSU Softball Complex.
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Shelby Cook, former Murphysboro High School standout’s collegiate team plays on Saturday, May 10 in the NCAA Division II Softball Championship
The Indianapolis Greyhounds lost 0-2.
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Former Murphysboro High School standout Shelby Cook played on Saturday, May 10 in hopes of reaching the NCAA Division II Softball Championship
They enter the tournament as a number seven seed.
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Shelby Cook, former Murphysboro High School standout’s collegiate team plays on Friday, May 9 in the NCAA Division II Softball Championship
The game took place in Paradiso Athletic Fields.
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Shelby Cook, former Murphysboro High School standout’s collegiate team plays on Thursday, May 8 in the NCAA Division II Softball Championship
They enter the tournament as a number seven seed.
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Shelby Cook, former Murphysboro High School softball player will compete with her collegiate team for the NCAA Division II Softball Championship
They enter the tournament as a number seven seed.
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How many students were enrolled in Jackson County in 2023-24 school year?
Enrollment numbers in Jackson County schools rose from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
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How many students were enrolled in Jackson County in 2022-23 school year?
Enrollment numbers in Jackson County schools fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
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Analysis: 78.3% of students in Jackson County schools failed state math exam in 2023-24 school year
Nearly 8 in 10 Jackson County public high school students aren't at grade level in math.
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Analysis: 75.4% of students in Jackson County schools failed English exam in 2023-24 school year
Nearly 8 in 10 Jackson County public students aren't at grade level based on their performance in the English portion of the 2023-24 SAT.
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Jackson County's student body comprised mostly of white students in 2022-23 school year
The most prevalent ethnicity in Jackson County student body in the 2022-23 school year was white, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
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Teacher retention rate in Jackson County: 89.2% stay put
With an average salary of $60,000, 89.2% of teachers remain on their positions in Jackson County schools, according to the 2023 three-year average.