Best Christian County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 1,312 students in Christian County, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Christian County, IL are Pana Jr High School, Taylorville Jr High School and Central A & M Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Christian 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 35% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Christian County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Christian County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pana Jr High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
203 W 8th St
Pana, IL 62557
(217) 562-6543
Gr: 6-8 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Taylorville Jr High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
120 E Bidwell St
Taylorville, IL 62568
(217) 824-4924
Gr: 5-8 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Central A & M Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
404 Colegrove St Ste A
Assumption, IL 62510
(217) 226-4241
Gr: 6-8 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Edinburg Jr High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
100 E Martin St
Edinburg, IL 62531
(217) 623-5603
Gr: 5-8 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #55.
Morrisonville Jr High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
204 N Perrine St
Morrisonville, IL 62546
(217) 707-6880
Gr: 7-8 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #66.
South Fork Jr Sr High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
612 Dial Street
Kincaid, IL 62540
(217) 237-4333
Gr: 6-12 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Kemmerer Village School
Alternative School
941 N 2500 East Rd
Assumption, IL 62510
(217) 226-4012
Gr: 6-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Christian County, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Christian County, IL include Pana Jr High School, Taylorville Jr High School and Central A & M Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Christian County?
7 public middle schools are located in Christian County.
What is the racial composition of students in Christian County?
Christian County public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

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