For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,304 students in Carmi-White County CUSD 5 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Illinois.
51爆料s in Carmi-White County CUSD 5 School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
7 Schools
4,418 Schools
# Students
1,304 Students
1,884,056 Students
# Teachers
104 Teachers
136,858 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Carmi-White County CUSD 5 School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#298 out of 852 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)24%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
50%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.70
# American Indian Students
n/a
4,562 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
8 Students
103,646 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
23 Students
518,306 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
28%
# Black Students
15 Students
303,554 Students
% Black Students
1%
16%
# White Students
1,205 Students
838,269 Students
% White Students
92%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,685 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
51 Students
78,180 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
96
79,739
# Students in K Grade:
85
120,814
# Students in 1st Grade:
76
126,572
# Students in 2nd Grade:
85
167,546
# Students in 3rd Grade:
90
130,511
# Students in 4th Grade:
99
130,546
# Students in 5th Grade:
78
130,044
# Students in 6th Grade:
78
132,465
# Students in 7th Grade:
109
136,042
# Students in 8th Grade:
104
137,926
# Students in 9th Grade:
107
149,569
# Students in 10th Grade:
109
150,589
# Students in 11th Grade:
106
146,876
# Students in 12th Grade:
82
144,805
# Ungraded Students:
-
12
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,324 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,964. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,752 is less than the state median of $21,218. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,324
$21,964
Spending / Student
$15,752
$21,218
Best Carmi-White County CUSD 5 School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Attendance Center
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
713 4th St
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 382-7016
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 382-7016
Grades: 2-3
| 175 students
Rank: #22.
Carmi White Cnty Jr High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 W Main St
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 382-4661
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 382-4661
Grades: 7-8
| 212 students
Rank: #33.
Washington Attendance Center
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
205 W Main St
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 382-4631
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 382-4631
Grades: 4-6
| 255 students
Rank: #44.
Brownsville Attendance Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1187 County Road 700 E
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 265-3256
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 265-3256
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Rank: #55.
Carmi-white County High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 W Main St
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 382-4661
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 382-4661
Grades: 9-12
| 405 students
Rank: n/an/a
113 10th St
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 384-3421
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 384-3421
Grades: K-1
| 172 students
Rank: n/an/a
205 W Main St
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 384-3515
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 384-3515
Grades: PK
| 85 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Carmi-White County CUSD 5 School District?
Carmi-White County CUSD 5 School District manages 7 public schools serving 1,304 students.
What is the rank of Carmi-White County CUSD 5 School District?
Carmi-White County CUSD 5 School District is ranked #293 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Carmi-White County CUSD 5 School District?
92% of Carmi-White County CUSD 5 School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Carmi-White County CUSD 5 School District?
Carmi-White County CUSD 5 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Carmi-White County CUSD 5 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,752 is less than the state median of $21,218. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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