For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 1,365 students in Hancock County, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Hancock County, IL are Royals Academy Carthage, Hamilton Elementary School and Carthage Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hancock County, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Hancock County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 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 Hancock County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Royals Academy Carthage
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
86 S Madison St
Carthage, IL 62321
(309) 575-3226
Carthage, IL 62321
(309) 575-3226
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Hamilton Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1830 Broadway St
Hamilton, IL 62341
(866) 332-3880
Hamilton, IL 62341
(866) 332-3880
Grades: PK-8
| 419 students
Rank: #33.
Carthage Middle School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
210 S Adams St
Carthage, IL 62321
(217) 357-3914
Carthage, IL 62321
(217) 357-3914
Grades: 5-8
| 171 students
Rank: #44.
La Harpe Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
404 W Main St
La Harpe, IL 61450
(217) 659-7923
La Harpe, IL 61450
(217) 659-7923
Grades: PK-8
| 200 students
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Dallas City Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
921 Creamery Hill Rd
Dallas City, IL 62330
(217) 852-3201
Dallas City, IL 62330
(217) 852-3201
Grades: PK-8
| 169 students
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Nauvoo Elementary School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2461 N State Highway 96
Nauvoo, IL 62354
(866) 453-2600
Nauvoo, IL 62354
(866) 453-2600
Grades: PK-8
| 203 students
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Southeastern Jr/sr High School
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Po Box 155
Augusta, IL 62311
(217) 392-2125
Augusta, IL 62311
(217) 392-2125
Grades: 7-12
| 203 students
Rank: n/an/a
Royals Rssp Carthage
Alternative School
86 S Madison St
Carthage, IL 62321
(309) 575-3226
Carthage, IL 62321
(309) 575-3226
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Hancock County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
210 S Adams
Carthage, IL 62321
(217) 357-2136
Carthage, IL 62321
(217) 357-2136
Grades: 9-12
| 264 students
210 S Adams
Carthage, IL 62321
(217) 743-6412
Carthage, IL 62321
(217) 743-6412
Grades: 4-5
| 124 students
270 N 10th St
Hamilton, IL 62341
(217) 847-3314
Hamilton, IL 62341
(217) 847-3314
Grades: 7-8
| 103 students
404 W Main St
La Harpe, IL 61450
(217) 659-3713
La Harpe, IL 61450
(217) 659-3713
Grades: 9-12
| 129 students
404 W Main St
La Harpe, IL 61450
(217) 659-3713
La Harpe, IL 61450
(217) 659-3713
Grades: 6-8
| 62 students
2461 N County Road 1000
Nauvoo, IL 62354
(217) 453-2231
Nauvoo, IL 62354
(217) 453-2231
Grades: 7-8
| 126 students
Po Box 308
Nauvoo, IL 62354
(217) 453-2231
Nauvoo, IL 62354
(217) 453-2231
Grades: 9-12
| 99 students
Po Box 247
Bowen, IL 62316
(217) 842-5236
Bowen, IL 62316
(217) 842-5236
Grades: 5-8
| 140 students
Po Box 247
Bowen, IL 62316
(217) 842-5236
Bowen, IL 62316
(217) 842-5236
Grades: 4-5
| 71 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Hancock County, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Hancock County, IL include Royals Academy Carthage, Hamilton Elementary School and Carthage Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Hancock County?
8 public middle schools are located in Hancock County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hancock County?
Hancock 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).
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