For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 165 students in Athens, IL.
The top ranked public middle school in Athens, IL is Athens Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Athens, IL public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Athens have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Athens, IL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Athens Junior High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 Warrior Way
Athens, IL 62613
(217) 636-8380
Athens, IL 62613
(217) 636-8380
Grades: 7-8
| 165 students
Athens, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Salt Creek Academy (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
30819 Fancy Pr Ave
Athens, IL 62613
(217) 566-3841
Athens, IL 62613
(217) 566-3841
Grades: 10-11
| 9 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Athens, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Athens, IL include Athens Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Athens?
1 public middle schools are located in Athens.
What is the racial composition of students in Athens?
Athens public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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