Top 10 Best Franklin County Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public middle schools serving 1,974 students in Franklin County, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Franklin County, IL are Akin Comm Cons Elementary School, Ewing-northern Elementary School and Sesser-valier Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 31% statewide average). Middle schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Franklin County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Akin Comm Cons Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
21962 Akin Blacktop
Thompsonville, IL 62890
(618) 627-2180
Grades: PK-8
| 94 students
Rank: #22.
Ewing-northern Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
51 N Main St
Ewing, IL 62836
(618) 629-2181
Grades: PK-8
| 217 students
Rank: #33.
Sesser-valier Jr High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4626 State Highway 154
Sesser, IL 62884
(618) 625-5105
Grades: 6-8
| 150 students
Rank: #44.
Christopher Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
501 S Snider St
Christopher, IL 62822
(618) 724-7604
Grades: PK-8
| 466 students
Rank: #55.
Benton Grade Sch 5-8
(Math: 16% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Forrest St
Benton, IL 62812
(618) 438-4011
Grades: 5-8
| 471 students
Rank: #66.
Zeigler-royalton Jr High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Po Box 87
Zeigler, IL 62999
(618) 596-2121
Grades: 6-8
| 114 students
Rank: #77.
Thompsonville Grade School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
21191 Shawneetown Rd
Thompsonville, IL 62890
(618) 627-2446
Grades: PK-8
| 214 students
Rank: #88.
Central Jr High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 E 9th St
West Frankfort, IL 62896
(618) 937-2444
Grades: 7-8
| 248 students
Rank: n/an/a
Echo Juvenile Detention Ctr Program
Alternative School
409 E Washington St
Benton, IL 62812
(618) 983-6628
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Franklin Co Detention Center 6-8
Alternative School
409 E Washington St
Benton, IL 62812
(618) 438-2222
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Starquest Rssp North
Alternative School
901 Public Sq
Benton, IL 62812
(618) 983-6628
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Franklin County, IL

Franklin County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
501 S Snider St
Christopher, IL 62822
(618) 724-7604
Grades: 6-8
| 159 students
1000 Forrest St
Benton, IL 62812
(618) 438-4011
Grades: 5-8
| 495 students
6612 1st East St
Logan, IL 62856
(618) 439-4163
Grades: K-8
| 41 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Franklin County, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Franklin County, IL include Akin Comm Cons Elementary School, Ewing-northern Elementary School and Sesser-valier Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Franklin County, IL?
11 public middle schools are located in Franklin County, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County, IL?
Franklin County, IL public middle schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

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