For the 2025-26 school year, there are 15 public middle schools serving 2,961 students in Vermilion County, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Vermilion County, IL are Armstrong-ellis Elementary School, Bismarck-henning Jr High School and Rossville-alvin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vermilion County, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Vermilion County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% 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 Vermilion County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Armstrong-ellis Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3571 Gifford Ave
Armstrong, IL 61812
(217) 569-2115
Armstrong, IL 61812
(217) 569-2115
Gr: K-8 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Bismarck-henning Jr High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17302 E 2750 North Rd
Bismarck, IL 61814
(217) 759-7301
Bismarck, IL 61814
(217) 759-7301
Gr: 5-8 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Rossville-alvin Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
350 N Chicago St
Rossville, IL 60963
(217) 748-6666
Rossville, IL 60963
(217) 748-6666
Gr: PK-8 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Salt Fork Junior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7087 N 600 East Rd
Sidell, IL 61876
(217) 288-9306
Sidell, IL 61876
(217) 288-9306
Gr: 6-8 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Mary Miller Junior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
414 W West St
Georgetown, IL 61846
(217) 662-6606
Georgetown, IL 61846
(217) 662-6606
Gr: 6-8 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #66.
Potomac Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7915 Us Route 136
Potomac, IL 61865
(217) 987-6155
Potomac, IL 61865
(217) 987-6155
Gr: PK-8 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #77.
Oakwood Junior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
21600 N 900 East Rd
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 443-2883
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 443-2883
Gr: 7-8 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #88.
Oakwood Grade School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
408 S Scott St
Oakwood, IL 61858
(217) 354-4221
Oakwood, IL 61858
(217) 354-4221
Gr: PK-8 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #99.
Hoopeston Area Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
615 E Orange St
Hoopeston, IL 60942
(217) 283-6664
Hoopeston, IL 60942
(217) 283-6664
Gr: 6-8 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1010.
Westville Jr High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
412 Moses Ave
Westville, IL 61883
(217) 267-2185
Westville, IL 61883
(217) 267-2185
Gr: 7-8 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1111.
North Ridge Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1619 N Jackson St
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-3400
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-3400
Gr: 7-8 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1212.
Kenneth D Bailey Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
502 E Main St
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 477-0302
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 477-0302
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Middlefork School Rssp
Alternative School
15009 Catlin Tilton Rd
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 443-8273
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 443-8273
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Middlefork School Taoep
Alternative School
15009 Catlin Tilton Rd
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 443-8273
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 443-8273
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Vermilion Co Detention Center
Alternative School
150 Sager St
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 431-6691
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 431-6691
Gr: 6-12
Vermilion County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1202 E Main St
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-2600
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-2600
Gr: K-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
216 N Webster St
Catlin, IL 61817
(217) 427-5421
Catlin, IL 61817
(217) 427-5421
Gr: PK-8 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
701 W Vermilion St
Catlin, IL 61817
(217) 427-5331
Catlin, IL 61817
(217) 427-5331
Gr: 9-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
350 N Chicago St
Rossville, IL 60963
(217) 748-6666
Rossville, IL 60963
(217) 748-6666
Gr: 9-12 | 102 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Danville Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
3820 East Main St
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 446-0441
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 446-0441
1101 N Gilbert St
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-1750
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 444-1750
Gr: K-4 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
609 E Honeywell Ave
Hoopeston, IL 60942
(217) 283-6666
Hoopeston, IL 60942
(217) 283-6666
Gr: 3-4 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
7087 N 600 East Rd
Sidell, IL 61876
(217) 288-9394
Sidell, IL 61876
(217) 288-9394
Gr: PK-5 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
7087 N 600 East Rd
Sidell, IL 61876
(217) 288-9392
Sidell, IL 61876
(217) 288-9392
Gr: 9-12 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
7087 N 600 East Rd
Sidell, IL 61876
(217) 288-9394
Sidell, IL 61876
(217) 288-9394
Gr: 6-8 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Middlefork School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
15009 Catlin Tilton Rd
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 443-8273
Danville, IL 61834
(217) 443-8273
Gr: PK-12 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 20%
305 South State St
Ridge Farm, IL 61870
(217) 247-2210
Ridge Farm, IL 61870
(217) 247-2210
Gr: 4-5 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
350 N Chicago
Rossville, IL 60963
(217) 748-6600
Rossville, IL 60963
(217) 748-6600
Gr: 9-12 | 112 students Minority enrollment: 4%
Weds Regional Program High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
2000 East Main 110 Lh
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 443-8742
Danville, IL 61832
(217) 443-8742
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Vermilion County, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Vermilion County, IL include Armstrong-ellis Elementary School, Bismarck-henning Jr High School and Rossville-alvin Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Vermilion County?
15 public middle schools are located in Vermilion County.
What is the racial composition of students in Vermilion County?
Vermilion County public middle schools minority enrollment is 27% 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 Vermilion County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Vermilion County include: Potomac Elementary School vs. Oakwood Grade School, Armstrong-ellis Elementary School vs. Potomac Elementary School
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