For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 1,588 students in Hancock County, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hancock County, IL are Royals Academy Carthage, Carthage Middle School and Hamilton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hancock 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 26% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Hancock County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 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 Hancock County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Royals Academy Carthage
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
86 S Madison St
Carthage, IL 62321
(309) 575-3226
Carthage, IL 62321
(309) 575-3226
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #22.
Carthage Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
210 S Adams St
Carthage, IL 62321
(217) 357-3914
Carthage, IL 62321
(217) 357-3914
Gr: 5-8 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1830 Broadway St
Hamilton, IL 62341
(866) 332-3880
Hamilton, IL 62341
(866) 332-3880
Gr: PK-8 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Dallas City Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
921 Creamery Hill Rd
Dallas City, IL 62330
(217) 852-3201
Dallas City, IL 62330
(217) 852-3201
Gr: PK-8 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
La Harpe Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
404 W Main St
La Harpe, IL 61450
(217) 659-7739
La Harpe, IL 61450
(217) 659-7739
Gr: PK-8 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Nauvoo Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2461 N State Highway 96
Nauvoo, IL 62354
(866) 453-2600
Nauvoo, IL 62354
(866) 453-2600
Gr: PK-8 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #77.
Southeastern Jr/sr High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
90 W Green St
Augusta, IL 62311
(217) 392-2125
Augusta, IL 62311
(217) 392-2125
Gr: 7-12 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
Royals Rssp Carthage
Alternative School
86 S Madison St
Carthage, IL 62321
(309) 575-3226
Carthage, IL 62321
(309) 575-3226
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Hancock County, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hancock County, IL include Royals Academy Carthage, Carthage Middle School and Hamilton Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Hancock County?
10 public middle schools are located in Hancock County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hancock County?
Hancock 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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