For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,073 students in Cass County, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Cass County, IL are Virginia Jr/ Sr High School, A-c Central Middle School and Beardstown Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cass County, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Cass County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% 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 Cass County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Virginia Jr/ Sr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
651 S Morgan St
Virginia, IL 62691
(217) 452-3087
Virginia, IL 62691
(217) 452-3087
Gr: 6-12 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
A-c Central Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 W Buchanan St
Ashland, IL 62612
(217) 476-3312
Ashland, IL 62612
(217) 476-3312
Gr: 5-8 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Beardstown Jr/sr High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 E 15th St
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-3665
Beardstown, IL 62618
(217) 323-3665
Gr: 5-12 | 820 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Cass County, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Cass County, IL include Virginia Jr/ Sr High School, A-c Central Middle School and Beardstown Jr/sr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Cass County?
3 public middle schools are located in Cass County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cass County?
Cass County public middle schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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