For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 212 students in 62821, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 62821, IL are Carmi White Cnty Jr High School and Brownsville Attendance Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 62821 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 62821, IL have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62821, IL Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carmi White Cnty Jr High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 W Main St
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 382-4661
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 382-4661
Gr: 7-8 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Brownsville Attendance Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1187 County Road 700 E
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 265-3256
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 265-3256
Gr: 1-12
Rank: n/an/a
Roe 20 Learning Alt Branch School
Alternative School
314 E Cherry St Ste 1
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 387-0107
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 387-0107
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 62821, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 62821, IL include Carmi White Cnty Jr High School and Brownsville Attendance Center.
How many public middle schools are located in 62821?
3 public middle schools are located in 62821.
What is the racial composition of students in 62821?
62821 public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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