For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 205 students in Jasper County, IL.
The top-ranked public middle school in Jasper County, IL is Jasper Co Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jasper County, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Jasper County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% 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 Jasper County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jasper Co Jr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1104 W Jourdan St
Newton, IL 62448
(618) 783-4202
Newton, IL 62448
(618) 783-4202
Gr: 7-8 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
Next Step Day School
Special Education School
213 S Cumberland St
Willow Hill, IL 62480
(618) 455-3396
Willow Hill, IL 62480
(618) 455-3396
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Jasper County, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Jasper County, IL include Jasper Co Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Jasper County?
2 public middle schools are located in Jasper County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jasper County?
Jasper County public middle schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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