For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,237 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 37% (versus the 31% statewide average). Middle schools in Wayne County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Wayne County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Hope Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
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
| 194 students
Rank: #22.
Jasper Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
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
| 182 students
Rank: #33.
Wayne City Attendance Center
(Math: 41% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
408 E Mill St
Wayne City, IL 62895
(618) 895-3103
Wayne City, IL 62895
(618) 895-3103
Grades: PK-8
| 357 students
Rank: #44.
Geff Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 E Lafayette St
Geff, IL 62842
(618) 516-8004
Geff, IL 62842
(618) 516-8004
Grades: K-8
| 80 students
Rank: #55.
Center Street Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 W Center St
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 842-2679
Fairfield, IL 62837
(618) 842-2679
Grades: 4-8
| 320 students
Rank: #66.
Cisne Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Po Box 69
Cisne, IL 62823
(618) 673-2156
Cisne, IL 62823
(618) 673-2156
Grades: 5-8
| 104 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, IL?
6 public middle schools are located in Wayne County, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County, IL?
Wayne County, IL public middle schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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