Best Junction Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 186 students in Junction, IL.
The top-ranked public middle school in Junction, IL is Gallatin Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Junction, IL public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Junction have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% 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 Junction, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gallatin Junior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5175 Highway 13
Junction, IL 62954
(618) 272-3821
Gr: 5-8 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Junction, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Junction, IL include Gallatin Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Junction?
1 public middle schools are located in Junction.
What is the racial composition of students in Junction?
Junction public middle schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

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