For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 1,565 students in Effingham County, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Effingham County, IL are Teutopolis Junior High School, Tristar Academy Safe School Program and Dieterich Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Effingham County, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Effingham County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Effingham County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Teutopolis Junior High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
904 W Water St
Teutopolis, IL 62467
(217) 857-6678
Teutopolis, IL 62467
(217) 857-6678
Gr: 7-8 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Tristar Academy Safe School Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1901 S 4th St Ste 215
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 342-2865
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 342-2865
Gr: 6-9
Rank: #33.
Dieterich Jr/sr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
108 W Church St
Dieterich, IL 62424
(217) 925-5247
Dieterich, IL 62424
(217) 925-5247
Gr: 7-12 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Altamont Grade School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
407 S Edwards St
Altamont, IL 62411
(618) 483-5171
Altamont, IL 62411
(618) 483-5171
Gr: PK-8 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Effingham Junior High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 S Henrietta St
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1300
Effingham, IL 62401
(217) 540-1300
Gr: 6-8 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #66.
Beecher City Jr-sr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
438 E State Highway 33
Beecher City, IL 62414
(618) 487-5100
Beecher City, IL 62414
(618) 487-5100
Gr: 6-12 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
Fresh Start Treatment & Learning
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
215 N 1st St
Effingham, IL 62401
(844) 999-9005
Effingham, IL 62401
(844) 999-9005
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Effingham County, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Effingham County, IL include Teutopolis Junior High School, Tristar Academy Safe School Program and Dieterich Jr/sr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Effingham County?
7 public middle schools are located in Effingham County.
What is the racial composition of students in Effingham County?
Effingham County public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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