For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,212 students in Wayne County, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Wayne County, IL are New Hope Elementary School, Jasper Elementary School and Wayne City Attendance Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne County, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Wayne County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% 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 Wayne County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Hope Elementary School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1804 County Road 445 N
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 842-3296
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 842-3296
Grades: K-8
| 193 students
Rank: #22.
Jasper Elementary School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2030 County Road 1020 N
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 842-3048
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 842-3048
Grades: K-8
| 178 students
Rank: #33.
Wayne City Attendance Center
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
408 E Mill St
Wayne City, IL 62895
(618) 895-3103
Wayne City, IL 62895
(618) 895-3103
Grades: PK-8
| 349 students
Rank: #44.
Geff Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 E Lafayette St
Geff, IL 62842
(618) 516-8004
Geff, IL 62842
(618) 516-8004
Grades: K-8
| 94 students
Rank: #55.
Center Street Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 W Center St
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 842-2679
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 842-2679
Grades: 4-8
| 297 students
Rank: #66.
Cisne Middle School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
206 Mulberry St
Cisne, IL 62823
(618) 673-2156
Cisne, IL 62823
(618) 673-2156
Grades: 5-8
| 101 students
Wayne County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
R R 2 Box 546
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 842-3101
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 842-3101
Grades: K-8
| 88 students
Rr 1
Wayne City, IL 62895
(618) 648-2293
Wayne City, IL 62895
(618) 648-2293
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Wayne County, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Wayne County, IL include New Hope Elementary School, Jasper Elementary School and Wayne City Attendance Center.
How many public middle schools are located in Wayne County?
6 public middle schools are located in Wayne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County?
Wayne County public middle schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Wayne County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Wayne County include: Jasper Elementary School vs. Geff Elementary School, Geff Elementary School vs. Jasper Elementary School, New Hope Elementary School vs. Geff Elementary School
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