For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 408 students in De Witt County, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in De Witt County, IL are Deland-weldon Middle School and Clinton Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
De Witt County, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in De Witt County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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 De Witt County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Deland-weldon Middle School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2311 N 300 East Rd
Weldon, IL 61882
(309) 928-7691
Weldon, IL 61882
(309) 928-7691
Gr: 6-8 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Clinton Jr High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
701 Illini Dr
Clinton, IL 61727
(217) 935-2103
Clinton, IL 61727
(217) 935-2103
Gr: 6-8 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in De Witt County, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in De Witt County, IL include Deland-weldon Middle School and Clinton Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in De Witt County?
2 public middle schools are located in De Witt County.
What is the racial composition of students in De Witt County?
De Witt County public middle schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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