Carbondale Reporter

Murphysboro High School posted a series of updates on its official X account, including news about the Red Devils Volleyball team and other school activities.

On September 5, 2025, Murphysboro High School shared a post: "https://t.co/rOaT1mcSq3". Later that day, another post appeared: "https://t.co/TjAwgnis7n". The most detailed update came at 14:12 UTC, stating, "Red Devils Volleyball ties up the Jackson County Braggin Rights Challenge! https://t.co/7KoABU6iR3".

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. The district has a teaching staff of 147 with an average salary of $53,770; approximately three-quarters are women. Notably, no teachers in the district have more than ten absences in a school year. The student population is diverse: 69 percent White, nearly 16 percent Black, over seven percent Hispanic, and a small percentage Asian. In 2020, the district spent $19,142 per student for a total expenditure exceeding $37 million. More details about these statistics can be found through the Illinois State Board of Education’s report card for the district at https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/.