How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Argo CHSD 217 | Murphysboro CUSD 186 |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Summit, Illinois | Murphysboro, Illinois |
| Total Enrollment | 1,924 | 1,929 |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 5 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.8:1 | 12.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Argo CHSD 217 | Murphysboro CUSD 186 |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $25,223 | $16,403 |
| Federal Revenue | 9.2% | 18.8% |
| State Revenue | 40.0% | 54.5% |
| Local Revenue | 50.9% | 26.7% |
Argo CHSD 217
Federal State Local
Murphysboro CUSD 186
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Argo CHSD 217 | Murphysboro CUSD 186 |
|---|---|---|
| White | 31.4% | 68.6% |
| African American | 11.4% | 13.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 54.1% | 8.4% |
| Asian | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.2% | 9.4% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | N/A | N/A |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Argo CHSD 217 | Murphysboro CUSD 186 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 15 | 3 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 323:1 | 360.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 29.1% | 37.1% |
School Types
Argo CHSD 217
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
Murphysboro CUSD 186
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 4
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.