Midland High School, also known as Varna Midland, is a public four-year high school located at 1830 Illinois State Route 17 outside of Varna, Illinois, a village in Marshall County, Illinois, in the Midwestern United States. MHS serves the communities of Varna, Lacon, and Sparland.
Serving 194 students in grades 9-12, Midland High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 194 students
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: 80-89% (Btm 50% in IL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Midland High School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Varna, IL, covering approximately 171.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school is around 15-20 minutes, with an average distance of 8.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 18.2 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Midland High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Midland High School's student population of 194 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
194 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
13 teachers
Showing 2013–2024. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Midland High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Midland High School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2535 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
30%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
50%
Hispanic
6%
29%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
80-89%
87.6%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.2%
29.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
43%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Black, Silver
School Mascot
Timberwolves
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Midland High School's ranking?
Midland High School is ranked #2535 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Midland High School?
The graduation rate of Midland High School is 80-89%, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 87.6%.
How many students attend Midland High School?
194 students attend Midland High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Midland High School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Midland High School offer ?
Midland High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Midland High School part of?
Midland High School is part of Midland CUSD 7 School District.
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