For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 348 students in 62918, IL.
The top ranked public middle school in 62918, IL is Carterville Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 62918 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 62918, IL have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62918, IL Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carterville Jr High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
816 S Division St
Carterville, IL 62918
(618) 985-4500
Carterville, IL 62918
(618) 985-4500
Gr: 7-8 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 62918, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 62918, IL include Carterville Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 62918?
1 public middle schools are located in 62918.
What is the racial composition of students in 62918?
62918 public middle schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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