For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 553 students in Cumberland County, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Cumberland County, IL are Cumberland Middle School and Neoga Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cumberland 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 15% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Cumberland County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% 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 Cumberland County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cumberland Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1496 Illinois Route 121
Toledo, IL 62468
(217) 923-3135
Toledo, IL 62468
(217) 923-3135
Gr: 5-8 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Neoga Jr/sr High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
790 E 7th St
Neoga, IL 62447
(217) 775-6049
Neoga, IL 62447
(217) 775-6049
Gr: 6-12 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Cumberland County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
790 East 7th St
Neoga, IL 62447
(217) 895-2205
Neoga, IL 62447
(217) 895-2205
Gr: 7-8 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
850 E 7th St
Neoga, IL 62447
(217) 895-2200
Neoga, IL 62447
(217) 895-2200
Gr: 4-8 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Cumberland County, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Cumberland County, IL include Cumberland Middle School and Neoga Jr/sr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Cumberland County?
2 public middle schools are located in Cumberland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cumberland County?
Cumberland County public middle schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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