Carbondale Community High School District 165, Illinois

Carbondale Community High School District 165 is a secondary (high school) district in Jackson County and Williamson County, Illinois, for grades 9–12. About 32,685 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 130 sq mi (336 km²) of land.

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Carbondale Community High School District 165 in Illinois
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
32,685 ± 490
Grades
9–12
Type
Secondary (high school) district
Counties
Jackson County84% of the district’s landWilliamson County16% of the district’s land
Land area
130 sq mi (336 km²)
Median household income
$42,751 ± $4,417
Median home value
$149,400 ± $9,588
Water area
5.69 sq mi (14.7 km²)
State
Illinois
Census code (GEOID)
1708370
Coordinates (central point)
37.706286, -89.199166

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Carbondale Community High School District 165, largest first

  1. Carbondale Township24,933 people
  2. Carbondale (city)22,158 people
  3. Makanda Township4,031 people
  4. De Soto Township2,615 people
  5. De Soto (village)1,654 people
  6. Grassy Precinct638 people
  7. Makanda (village)612 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering secondary (high school) districts, nearest first

  1. Anna Jonesboro Community High School District 8116 mi south

These share a boundary with Carbondale Community High School District 165. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

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