Top 5 Best Douglas County Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,280 students in Douglas County, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Douglas County, IL are Arthur Grade School, Atwood-hammond Grade School and East Prairie Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Douglas County, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 31% statewide average). Middle schools in Douglas County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% 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 60% (majority Hispanic).

Best Douglas County Public Middle Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arthur Grade School
Math: 34% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
126 E Lincoln St
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 543-2109
Grades: PK-8
| 304 students
Rank: #22.
Atwood-hammond Grade School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
316 N Illinois St
Atwood, IL 61913
(217) 578-2229
Grades: PK-8
| 260 students
Rank: #33.
East Prairie Middle School
Math: 9% | Reading: 28%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
409 S Prairie St
Tuscola, IL 61953
(217) 253-2828
Grades: 5-8
| 309 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Arcola High School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
351 W Washington St
Arcola, IL 61910
(217) 268-4962
Grades: 7-12
| 307 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Villa Grove Jr High School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
400 N Sycamore St
Villa Grove, IL 61956
(217) 832-2261
Grades: 7-8
| 100 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Douglas County, IL

Douglas County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
301 E Columbia St
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 543-2146
Grades: 7-8
| 74 students
222 W Magnolia St
Atwood, IL 61913
(217) 578-2226
Grades: 9-12
| 117 students
316 North Illinois
Atwood, IL 61913
(217) 578-2220
Grades: PK-8
| 297 students
H E L P Arcola (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
211 1/2 S Jacques St
Arcola, IL 61910
(217) 268-3855
Grades: PK
| n/a students
207 S Coffin St
Newman, IL 61942
(217) 837-2475
Grades: PK-1
| 84 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Douglas County, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Douglas County, IL include Arthur Grade School, Atwood-hammond Grade School and East Prairie Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Douglas County, IL?
5 public middle schools are located in Douglas County, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Douglas County, IL?
Douglas County, IL public middle schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

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