For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 205 students in Jasper County, IL.
The top ranked public middle school in Jasper County, IL is Jasper Co Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jasper County, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Jasper County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Jasper County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jasper Co Jr High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1104 W Jourdan St
Newton, IL 62448
(618) 783-4202
Newton, IL 62448
(618) 783-4202
Grades: 7-8
| 205 students
Rank: n/an/a
Next Step Day School
Special Education School
213 S Cumberland St
Willow Hill, IL 62480
(618) 455-3396
Willow Hill, IL 62480
(618) 455-3396
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Jasper County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 146
Hidalgo, IL 62432
(618) 793-2678
Hidalgo, IL 62432
(618) 793-2678
Grades: PK-K
| 63 students
Safe School Roe 12 Jasper County (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
213 South Cumberland St
Willow Hill, IL 62480
(618) 455-3605
Willow Hill, IL 62480
(618) 455-3605
Grades: 6-12
| 8 students
10045 N 300th St
Wheeler, IL 62479
(618) 783-3697
Wheeler, IL 62479
(618) 783-3697
Grades: 5-8
| 107 students
213 Cumberland St
Willow Hill, IL 62480
(618) 455-3231
Willow Hill, IL 62480
(618) 455-3231
Grades: K
| 86 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Jasper County, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Jasper County, IL include Jasper Co Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Jasper County?
2 public middle schools are located in Jasper County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jasper County?
Jasper County public middle schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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