Five County Regional Alternative
Murphysboro · IL · Alxndr/Jcksn/Pulsk/Prry/Union ROE · Public · K-12 combined
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TCSE ASPIRE Academy → Murphysboro High School → Carbondale Comm H S → Elverado High School → Carterville High School → Cobden High School → Trico Senior High School → Herrin High School →📋 At a glance
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- ▸ LocallyIL sits right at the US average on NAEP 8th-grade math — local school quality will set your kid apart.
- ▸ vs Similar SchoolsThe closest comparables nearby: TCSE ASPIRE Academy, Murphysboro High School, Carbondale Comm H S and 5 more. See the sidebar to compare side-by-side.
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The in-state tuition gap is the flagship's biggest draw — most in-state families pay far less than the out-of-state sticker. Average net price after aid runs about $14,355/yr. Admission odds depend on your student's GPA and test scores, not which high school they attend.
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Most similar nearby high schools
The schools most like this one — same type, blended on distance and size — and where their enrollment is heading. These are the schools families here weigh against each other.
| School | Type | Miles | HS enrollment | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TCSE ASPIRE Academy Murphysboro |
Public | 1.0 | — | — |
| Murphysboro High School Murphysboro |
Public | 1.6 | 565 | -2.2% |
| Carbondale Comm H S Carbondale |
Public | 9.1 | 1,022 | +6.7% |
| Elverado High School Elkville |
Public | 11.8 | 102 | -18.4% |
| Carterville High School Carterville |
Public | 13.1 | 668 | +4.7% |
| Cobden High School Cobden |
Public | 16.1 | 135 | -22.0% |
| Trico Senior High School Campbell Hill |
Public | 17.9 | 220 | -4.3% |
| Herrin High School Herrin |
Public | 18.1 | 662 | -1.6% |