For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 1,173 students in Morgan County, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Morgan County, IL are Il Sch For The Visually Impaired, Crossroad Learning Center and Triopia Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morgan County, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Morgan County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Morgan County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Il Sch For The Visually Impaired
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
658 E State St
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 479-4400
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 479-4400
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Crossroad Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
30 N Central Park Plz
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-0065
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-0065
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Triopia Jr-sr High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2204 Concord Arenzville Rd
Concord, IL 62631
(217) 457-2281
Concord, IL 62631
(217) 457-2281
Grades: 7-12
| 187 students
Rank: #44.
Waverly Jr/sr High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 N Miller St
Waverly, IL 62692
(217) 435-2211
Waverly, IL 62692
(217) 435-2211
Grades: 7-12
| 138 students
Rank: #55.
Jacksonville Middle School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
664 Lincoln Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-4384
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-4384
Grades: 6-8
| 654 students
Rank: #66.
Ivan K Garrison Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
936 W Michigan Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-7174
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-7174
Grades: 3-12
| n/a students
Rank: #77.
Meredosia-chambersburg Jr High School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
830 Main St
Meredosia, IL 62665
(217) 584-1744
Meredosia, IL 62665
(217) 584-1744
Grades: 5-8
| 53 students
Rank: #88.
Illinois School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
125 S Webster Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 479-4201
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 479-4201
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: #99.
Franklin Jr/sr High School
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
110 State
Franklin, IL 62638
(217) 675-2395
Franklin, IL 62638
(217) 675-2395
Grades: 6-12
| 141 students
Rank: n/an/a
Arc
Alternative School
409 Hardin Ave Fl 3
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-8438
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-8438
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Morgan County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
8 Points Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
352 Franklin Dr
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 271-1000
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 271-1000
Grades: 5-8
| 114 students
Po Box 140
Alexander, IL 62601
(217) 478-3011
Alexander, IL 62601
(217) 478-3011
Grades: 2-5
| 97 students
Educational Daycare (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
330 W Michigan Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-7174
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-7174
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Educational Support Program (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
747 W Lafayette Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-8438
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-8438
Grades: 6-12
| 6 students
352 Franklin Dr
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-7005
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-7005
Grades: K-6
| 277 students
Jacksonville Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
2268 East Morton Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-1481
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-1481
Grades: 12
| n/a students
733 N Clay St
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-7905
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-7905
Grades: K-6
| 179 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Morgan County, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Morgan County, IL include Il Sch For The Visually Impaired, Crossroad Learning Center and Triopia Jr-sr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Morgan County?
10 public middle schools are located in Morgan County.
What is the racial composition of students in Morgan County?
Morgan County public middle schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Morgan County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Morgan County include: Meredosia-chambersburg Jr High School vs. Jacksonville Middle School, Franklin Jr/sr High School vs. Waverly Jr/sr High School, Jacksonville Middle School vs. Meredosia-chambersburg Jr High School
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