For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 472 students in Hamilton County, IL.
The top-ranked public middle school in Hamilton County, IL is Hamilton County Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamilton County, IL public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Hamilton County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% 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 Hamilton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hamilton County Jr/sr High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Fox Ln
Mc Leansboro, IL 62859
(618) 643-2328
Mc Leansboro, IL 62859
(618) 643-2328
Gr: 7-12 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Hamilton County, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hamilton County, IL include Hamilton County Jr/sr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Hamilton County?
1 public middle schools are located in Hamilton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton County?
Hamilton County public middle schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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