For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,370 students in Carbondale, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Carbondale, IL are Giant City Elementary School, Unity Point Elementary School and Carbondale Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carbondale, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Carbondale have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Carbondale, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Giant City Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1062 Boskydell Rd
Carbondale, IL 62902
(618) 457-5391
Carbondale, IL 62902
(618) 457-5391
Gr: PK-8 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Unity Point Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4033 S Illinois Ave
Carbondale, IL 62903
(618) 529-4151
Carbondale, IL 62903
(618) 529-4151
Gr: PK-8 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Carbondale Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1150 E Grand Ave
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-2174
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-2174
Gr: 6-8 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Carbondale, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
801 S Lewis Ln
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-5393
Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 457-5393
Gr: 4-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
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What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Carbondale, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Carbondale, IL include Giant City Elementary School, Unity Point Elementary School and Carbondale Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Carbondale?
3 public middle schools are located in Carbondale.
What is the racial composition of students in Carbondale?
Carbondale public middle schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Carbondale are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Carbondale include: Unity Point Elementary School vs. Giant City Elementary School, Carbondale Middle School vs. Giant City Elementary School, Giant City Elementary School vs. Unity Point Elementary School
