For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 2,470 students in Williamson County, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Williamson County, IL are Carterville Jr High School, Adams School and Herrin Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Williamson County, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Williamson County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Williamson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carterville Jr High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
816 S Division St
Carterville, IL 62918
(618) 985-4500
Carterville, IL 62918
(618) 985-4500
Grades: 7-8
| 348 students
Rank: #22.
Adams School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15470 Lake Of Egypt Rd
Creal Springs, IL 62922
(618) 996-2181
Creal Springs, IL 62922
(618) 996-2181
Grades: PK-8
| 263 students
Rank: #33.
Herrin Middle School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 S 14th St
Herrin, IL 62948
(618) 942-7461
Herrin, IL 62948
(618) 942-7461
Grades: 6-8
| 510 students
Rank: #44.
Crab Orchard Elementary School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19189 Bailey St
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 982-2181
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 982-2181
Grades: PK-8
| 345 students
Rank: #55.
Marion Jr High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1609 W Main St
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 997-1317
Marion, IL 62959
(618) 997-1317
Grades: 6-8
| 704 students
Rank: #66.
Project Echo
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17428 Route 37
Johnston City, IL 62951
(618) 983-6628
Johnston City, IL 62951
(618) 983-6628
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: #77.
Washington Middle School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 E 12th St
Johnston City, IL 62951
(618) 983-7581
Johnston City, IL 62951
(618) 983-7581
Grades: 5-8
| 300 students
Williamson County 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Chittyville Alternative Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
700 N 10th
Herrin, IL 62948
(618) 942-6625
Herrin, IL 62948
(618) 942-6625
Grades: 7-12
| 24 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Williamson County, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Williamson County, IL include Carterville Jr High School, Adams School and Herrin Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Williamson County?
7 public middle schools are located in Williamson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Williamson County?
Williamson County public middle schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Williamson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Williamson County include: Herrin Middle School vs. Carterville Jr High School, Carterville Jr High School vs. Herrin Middle School, Carterville Jr High School vs. Marion Jr High School
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