For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 611 students in Highland, IL.
The top-ranked public middle school in Highland, IL is Highland Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Highland, 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 42% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Highland have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 Highland, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highland Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 Broadway
Highland, IL 62249
(618) 651-8800
Highland, IL 62249
(618) 651-8800
Gr: 6-8 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Highland, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 149
Highland, IL 62249
(618) 654-2106
Highland, IL 62249
(618) 654-2106
Gr: 2-4 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Highland, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Highland, IL include Highland Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Highland?
1 public middle schools are located in Highland.
What is the racial composition of students in Highland?
Highland 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).
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