For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 253 students in Farmington, IL.
The top-ranked public middle school in Farmington, IL is Farmington Central Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Farmington, IL public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Farmington have an average ranking of 7/10, 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 Farmington, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Farmington Central Jr High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 N Lightfoot Rd
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-1000
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-1000
Gr: 6-8 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Farmington, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Farmington, IL include Farmington Central Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Farmington?
1 public middle schools are located in Farmington.
What is the racial composition of students in Farmington?
Farmington 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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