For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 440 students in Scott County, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Scott County, IL are Winchester Elementary School and Bluffs Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scott County, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Scott County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 Scott County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Winchester Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
283 S Elm St
Winchester, IL 62694
(217) 742-9551
Winchester, IL 62694
(217) 742-9551
Grades: PK-8
| 397 students
Rank: #22.
Bluffs Junior High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 W Rockwood St
Bluffs, IL 62621
(217) 754-3815
Bluffs, IL 62621
(217) 754-3815
Grades: 6-8
| 43 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Scott County, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Scott County, IL include Winchester Elementary School and Bluffs Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Scott County?
2 public middle schools are located in Scott County.
What is the racial composition of students in Scott County?
Scott 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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