Welcome to Carbondale, one of the most populated areas in Illinois between Chicago and Tennessee. Schools Local schools: Carbondale’s high school graduation rate is 89%, 8% higher than the U.S. average. Carbondale Elementary School District No. 95: It has 1,515 students in grades PK, K-8 with a student-teacher ratio of 13 to 1. Niche.com Ranked … Continue reading Carbondale City Guide