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

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,000 students in Montgomery County, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Montgomery County, IL are Hillsboro Jr High School, Litchfield Middle School and Nokomis Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montgomery County, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Montgomery County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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 Montgomery County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hillsboro Jr High School
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
909 Rountree St
Hillsboro, IL 62049
(217) 532-3742
Grades: 6-8
| 345 students
Rank: #22.
Litchfield Middle School
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1701 N State St
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-4668
Grades: 6-8
| 246 students
Rank: #33.
Nokomis Jr/sr High School
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
511 Oberle St
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7311
Grades: 6-12
| 312 students
Rank: #44.
Lincolnwood Jr High School
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
507 N Prairie St
Raymond, IL 62560
(217) 229-4237
Grades: 6-8
| 97 students
Rank: n/an/a
Phoenix Safe Schools Program
Alternative School
1100 N Old Route 66
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 408-2185
Grades: 6-9
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Montgomery County, IL

Montgomery County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
316 E South St
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7600
Grades: 8-12
| 17 students
316 E South St
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-7600
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
200 School St
Coffeen, IL 62017
(217) 534-2314
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
R.r. 1 Hwy 185
Hillsboro, IL 62049
(217) 532-6961
Grades: 12
| n/a students
316 East South St
Nokomis, IL 62075
(217) 563-8631
Grades: 5-6
| n/a students
601 S State St
Litchfield, IL 62056
(217) 324-3652
Grades: 4
| 116 students
220 North 3rd St
Witt, IL 62094
(217) 594-2231
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Montgomery County, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Montgomery County, IL include Hillsboro Jr High School, Litchfield Middle School and Nokomis Jr/sr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Montgomery County?
5 public middle schools are located in Montgomery County.
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County public middle schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

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