For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 445 students in Richland County, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Richland County, IL are Assist Taoep 12 and Richland County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richland County, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Richland County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Richland County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Assist Taoep 12
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
407 S Whittle Ave
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 455-3605
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 455-3605
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #22.
Richland County Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1099 N Van St
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 395-4372
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 395-4372
Gr: 6-8 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Assist Rssp 12
Alternative School
407 S Whittle Ave
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 455-3605
Olney, IL 62450
(618) 455-3605
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Richland County, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Richland County, IL include Assist Taoep 12 and Richland County Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Richland County?
3 public middle schools are located in Richland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Richland County?
Richland County public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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