For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 1,173 students in Morgan County, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Morgan County, IL are Il School For The Visually Impaired, Crossroad Learning Center and Triopia Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morgan County, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Morgan County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Morgan County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Il School For The Visually Impaired
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
658 E State St
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 479-4400
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 479-4400
Gr: PK-12
Rank: #22.
Crossroad Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
30 N Central Park Plz
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-0065
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-0065
Gr: K-12
Rank: #33.
Triopia Jr-sr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2204 Concord Arenzville Rd
Concord, IL 62631
(217) 457-2281
Concord, IL 62631
(217) 457-2281
Gr: 7-12 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Ivan K Garrison Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
936 W Michigan Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-7174
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 245-7174
Gr: 3-12
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Waverly Jr/sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 N Miller St
Waverly, IL 62692
(217) 435-2211
Waverly, IL 62692
(217) 435-2211
Gr: 7-12 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
Jacksonville Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
664 Lincoln Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-4384
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 243-4384
Gr: 6-8 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #77.
Franklin Jr/sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
110 State
Franklin, IL 62638
(217) 675-2395
Franklin, IL 62638
(217) 675-2395
Gr: 6-12 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #88.
Meredosia-chambersburg Jr High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
830 Main St
Meredosia, IL 62665
(217) 584-1744
Meredosia, IL 62665
(217) 584-1744
Gr: 6-8 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #99.
Illinois School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
125 S Webster Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 479-4201
Jacksonville, IL 62650
(217) 479-4201
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Morgan County, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Morgan County, IL include Il School For The Visually Impaired, Crossroad Learning Center and Triopia Jr-sr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Morgan County?
10 public middle schools are located in Morgan County.
What is the racial composition of students in Morgan County?
Morgan County public middle schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Morgan County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Morgan County include: Meredosia-chambersburg Jr High School vs. Jacksonville Middle School, Franklin Jr/sr High School vs. Waverly Jr/sr High School, Jacksonville Middle School vs. Meredosia-chambersburg Jr High School
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