For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 686 students in Menard County, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Menard County, IL are Athens Junior High School, Porta High School and Greenview Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Menard County, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 31% statewide average). Middle schools in Menard County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Menard County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Athens Junior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 Warrior Way
Athens, IL 62613
(217) 636-8380
Athens, IL 62613
(217) 636-8380
Grades: 7-8
| 148 students
Rank: #22.
Porta High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Po Box 202
Petersburg, IL 62675
(217) 632-3216
Petersburg, IL 62675
(217) 632-3216
Grades: 7-12
| 428 students
Rank: #33.
Greenview Jr/sr High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
147 E Palmer St
Greenview, IL 62642
(217) 968-2295
Greenview, IL 62642
(217) 968-2295
Grades: 6-12
| 110 students
Menard County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P O Box 320
Greenview, IL 62642
(217) 968-2295
Greenview, IL 62642
(217) 968-2295
Grades: 7-8
| 60 students
17651 Bluejay Rd
Petersburg, IL 62675
(217) 632-3219
Petersburg, IL 62675
(217) 632-3219
Grades: 7-8
| 151 students
Salt Creek Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
30819 Fancy Pr Ave
Athens, IL 62613
(217) 566-3841
Athens, IL 62613
(217) 566-3841
Grades: 10-11
| 9 students
306 North Elm St
Tallula, IL 62688
(217) 634-4328
Tallula, IL 62688
(217) 634-4328
Grades: PK-3
| 37 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Menard County, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Menard County, IL include Athens Junior High School, Porta High School and Greenview Jr/sr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Menard County, IL?
3 public middle schools are located in Menard County, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Menard County, IL?
Menard County, IL public middle schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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