For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 296 students in Johnston City, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Johnston City, IL are Project Echo and Washington Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Johnston City, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Johnston City have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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 Johnston City, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Project Echo
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17428 Route 37
Johnston City, IL 62951
(618) 983-6628
Johnston City, IL 62951
(618) 983-6628
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #22.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 E 12th St
Johnston City, IL 62951
(618) 983-7581
Johnston City, IL 62951
(618) 983-7581
Gr: 5-8 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Johnston City, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Johnston City, IL include Project Echo and Washington Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Johnston City?
2 public middle schools are located in Johnston City.
What is the racial composition of students in Johnston City?
Johnston City public middle schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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