For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 95 students in New Athens, IL.
The top-ranked public middle school in New Athens, IL is New Athens Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Athens, IL public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in New Athens have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% 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 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in New Athens, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Athens Jr High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
501 Hanft St
New Athens, IL 62264
(618) 475-2172
New Athens, IL 62264
(618) 475-2172
Gr: 6-8 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in New Athens, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in New Athens, IL include New Athens Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in New Athens?
1 public middle schools are located in New Athens.
What is the racial composition of students in New Athens?
New Athens public middle schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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