For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 342 students in Massac County, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Massac County, IL are Massac Jr High School and Joppa Jr & Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Massac County, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Massac County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Massac County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Massac Jr High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3028 Old Marion Rd
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 524-2645
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 524-2645
Grades: 7-8
| 244 students
Rank: #22.
Joppa Jr & Sr High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Po Box 10
Joppa, IL 62953
(618) 543-7589
Joppa, IL 62953
(618) 543-7589
Grades: 7-12
| 98 students
Massac County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2841 Old Marion Rd
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 524-3440
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 524-3440
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
619 E 5th St
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 524-4621
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 524-4621
Grades: PK-4
| 104 students
Massac County Pre-kndrgrtnbrookport Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
Po Box 278
Brookport, IL 62910
(618) 564-3494
Brookport, IL 62910
(618) 564-3494
Grades: PK
| 38 students
Massac County Pre-kndrgrtnmetropolis Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1002 Catherine St
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 524-2444
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 524-2444
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Po Box 151
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 524-4315
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 524-4315
Grades: 5-6
| 183 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Massac County, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Massac County, IL include Massac Jr High School and Joppa Jr & Sr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Massac County?
2 public middle schools are located in Massac County.
What is the racial composition of students in Massac County?
Massac County public middle schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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