Top 5 Best Fayette County Public Middle Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 831 students in Fayette County, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Fayette County, IL are Brownstown Jr High School, Ramsey High School and Vandalia Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fayette County, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Fayette County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% 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 60% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Fayette County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brownstown Jr High School
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
421 S College Ave
Brownstown, IL 62418
(618) 427-3839
Grades: 7-8
| 58 students
Rank: #22.
Ramsey High School
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
702 W 6th St
Ramsey, IL 62080
(618) 423-2333
Grades: 6-12
| 206 students
Rank: #33.
Vandalia Junior High School
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1011 W Fletcher St
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-5151
Grades: 4-8
| 511 students
Rank: #44.
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Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 W Jefferson St
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-9311
Grades: 6-9
| n/a students
Rank: #55.
St. Elmo Jr High School
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
300 W 12th St
Saint Elmo, IL 62458
(618) 829-3227
Grades: 7-8
| 56 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Fayette County, IL

Fayette County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1500 W Jefferson St
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-5160
Grades: PK-1
| 295 students
Rr 1 Box 35-3
Farina, IL 62838
(618) 245-6112
Grades: 4-5
| 104 students
Route 51 North
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-4170
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Route 51 North
Vandalia, IL 62471
(618) 283-4170
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Fayette County, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Fayette County, IL include Brownstown Jr High School, Ramsey High School and Vandalia Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Fayette County?
5 public middle schools are located in Fayette County.
What is the racial composition of students in Fayette County?
Fayette 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 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Fayette County are often viewed compared to one another?

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