For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 472 students in Hamilton County, IL.
The top ranked public middle school in Hamilton County, IL is Hamilton County Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamilton County, IL public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Hamilton County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Hamilton County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hamilton County Jr/sr High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Fox Ln
Mc Leansboro, IL 62859
(618) 643-2328
Mc Leansboro, IL 62859
(618) 643-2328
Grades: 7-12
| 472 students
Hamilton County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
R R 3
Mc Leansboro, IL 62859
(618) 757-2262
Mc Leansboro, IL 62859
(618) 757-2262
Grades: K-6
| 122 students
P O Box 136
Dale, IL 62829
(618) 773-4266
Dale, IL 62829
(618) 773-4266
Grades: K-6
| 115 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Hamilton County, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Hamilton County, IL include Hamilton County Jr/sr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Hamilton County?
1 public middle schools are located in Hamilton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton County?
Hamilton County public middle schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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