For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 686 students in Menard County, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Menard County, IL are Athens Junior High School, Greenview Jr/sr High School and Porta High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Menard County, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Menard County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Menard County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Athens Junior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
501 Warrior Way
Athens, IL 62613
(217) 636-8380
Athens, IL 62613
(217) 636-8380
Gr: 7-8 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Greenview Jr/sr High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
147 E Palmer St
Greenview, IL 62642
(217) 968-2295
Greenview, IL 62642
(217) 968-2295
Gr: 6-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #33.
Porta High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
17651 Bluejay Rd
Petersburg, IL 62675
(217) 632-3216
Petersburg, IL 62675
(217) 632-3216
Gr: 7-12 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Menard County, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Menard County, IL include Athens Junior High School, Greenview Jr/sr High School and Porta High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Menard County?
3 public middle schools are located in Menard County.
What is the racial composition of students in Menard County?
Menard County public middle schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Menard County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Menard County include: Greenview Jr/sr High School vs. Porta High School, Porta High School vs. Greenview Jr/sr High School
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