For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 472 students in 62859, IL.
The top ranked public middle school in 62859, IL is Hamilton County Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 62859 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 62859, IL have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62859, IL Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hamilton County Jr/sr High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Fox Ln
Mc Leansboro, IL 62859
(618) 643-2328
Mc Leansboro, IL 62859
(618) 643-2328
Grades: 7-12
| 472 students
62859, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
R R 3
Mc Leansboro, IL 62859
(618) 757-2262
Mc Leansboro, IL 62859
(618) 757-2262
Grades: K-6
| 122 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 62859, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 62859, IL include Hamilton County Jr/sr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 62859?
1 public middle schools are located in 62859.
What is the racial composition of students in 62859?
62859 public middle schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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