For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 176 students in Carthage, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Carthage, IL are Royals Academy Carthage and Carthage Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carthage, 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 37% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Carthage have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Carthage, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Royals Academy Carthage
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
86 S Madison St
Carthage, IL 62321
(309) 575-3226
Carthage, IL 62321
(309) 575-3226
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Carthage Middle School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
210 S Adams St
Carthage, IL 62321
(217) 357-3914
Carthage, IL 62321
(217) 357-3914
Grades: 5-8
| 176 students
Rank: n/an/a
Royals Rssp Carthage
Alternative School
86 S Madison St
Carthage, IL 62321
(309) 575-3226
Carthage, IL 62321
(309) 575-3226
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Carthage, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
210 S Adams
Carthage, IL 62321
(217) 357-2136
Carthage, IL 62321
(217) 357-2136
Grades: 9-12
| 264 students
210 S Adams
Carthage, IL 62321
(217) 743-6412
Carthage, IL 62321
(217) 743-6412
Grades: 4-5
| 124 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Carthage, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Carthage, IL include Royals Academy Carthage and Carthage Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Carthage?
3 public middle schools are located in Carthage.
What is the racial composition of students in Carthage?
Carthage public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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