For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 611 students in Highland, IL.
The top ranked public middle school in Highland, IL is Highland Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Highland, IL public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Highland have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Highland, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highland Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 Broadway
Highland, IL 62249
(618) 651-8800
Highland, IL 62249
(618) 651-8800
Gr: 6-8 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Highland, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 149
Highland, IL 62249
(618) 654-2106
Highland, IL 62249
(618) 654-2106
Gr: 2-4 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Highland, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Highland, IL include Highland Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Highland?
1 public middle schools are located in Highland.
What is the racial composition of students in Highland?
Highland public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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