For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 836 students in Fayette County, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Fayette County, IL are Brownstown Jr High School, Ramsey High School and Vandalia Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fayette County, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Fayette County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Fayette County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brownstown Jr High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
421 S College Ave
Brownstown, IL 62418
(618) 427-3839
Brownstown, IL 62418
(618) 427-3839
Gr: 7-8 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Ramsey High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
702 W 6th St
Ramsey, IL 62080
(618) 423-2333
Ramsey, IL 62080
(618) 423-2333
Gr: 6-12 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Vandalia Junior High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1011 W Fletcher St
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-5151
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-5151
Gr: 4-8 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Focus Safe School Program
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1500 W Jefferson St
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-9311
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-9311
Gr: 6-9
Rank: #55.
St. Elmo Jr High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 W 12th St
Saint Elmo, IL 62458
(618) 829-3227
Saint Elmo, IL 62458
(618) 829-3227
Gr: 7-8 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Fayette County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1500 W Jefferson St
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-5160
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-5160
Gr: PK-1 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rr 1 Box 35-3
Farina, IL 62838
(618) 245-6112
Farina, IL 62838
(618) 245-6112
Gr: 4-5 | 104 students
Vandalia Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
Route 51 North
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-4170
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-4170
Gr: 12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Fayette County, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Fayette County, IL include Brownstown Jr High School, Ramsey High School and Vandalia Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Fayette County?
5 public middle schools are located in Fayette County.
What is the racial composition of students in Fayette County?
Fayette County public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Fayette County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Fayette County include: St. Elmo Jr High School vs. Brownstown Jr High School, Brownstown Jr High School vs. St. Elmo Jr High School, Vandalia Junior High School vs. Brownstown Jr High School
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