For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 2,516 students in Williamson County, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Williamson County, IL are Carterville Jr High School, Herrin Middle School and Adams School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Williamson County, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 31% statewide average). Middle schools in Williamson County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Williamson County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carterville Jr High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
816 S Division St
Carterville, IL 62918
(618) 985-4500
Carterville, IL 62918
(618) 985-4500
Grades: 7-8
| 371 students
Rank: #22.
Herrin Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 S 14th St
Herrin, IL 62948
(618) 942-7461
Herrin, IL 62948
(618) 942-7461
Grades: 6-8
| 506 students
Rank: #33.
Adams School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15470 Lake Of Egypt Rd
Creal Springs, IL 62922
(618) 996-2181
Creal Springs, IL 62922
(618) 996-2181
Grades: PK-8
| 243 students
Rank: #44.
Crab Orchard Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19189 Bailey St
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 982-2181
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 982-2181
Grades: PK-8
| 331 students
Rank: #55.
Marion Jr High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1609 W Main St
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 997-1317
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 997-1317
Grades: 6-8
| 748 students
Rank: #66.
Project Echo
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Po Box 238
Johnston City, IL 62951
(618) 983-6628
Johnston City, IL 62951
(618) 983-6628
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: #77.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 E 12th St
Johnston City, IL 62951
(618) 983-7581
Johnston City, IL 62951
(618) 983-7581
Grades: 5-8
| 317 students
Rank: n/an/a
Starquest Rssp South
Alternative School
502 W Jackson St
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 998-1283
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 998-1283
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Williamson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Chittyville Alternative Center (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
700 N 10th
Herrin, IL 62948
(618) 942-6625
Herrin, IL 62948
(618) 942-6625
Grades: 7-12
| 24 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Williamson County, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Williamson County, IL include Carterville Jr High School, Herrin Middle School and Adams School.
How many public middle schools are located in Williamson County, IL?
8 public middle schools are located in Williamson County, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Williamson County, IL?
Williamson County, IL public middle schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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