For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 185 students in Stark County, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Stark County, IL are Bradford Jr High School and Stark County Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stark County, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Stark County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Stark County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bradford Jr High School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
115 High St
Bradford, IL 61421
(309) 897-2801
Bradford, IL 61421
(309) 897-2801
Gr: 6-8 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Stark County Junior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
402 S Franklin St
Toulon, IL 61483
(309) 286-3451
Toulon, IL 61483
(309) 286-3451
Gr: 6-8 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Stark County, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Stark County, IL include Bradford Jr High School and Stark County Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Stark County?
2 public middle schools are located in Stark County.
What is the racial composition of students in Stark County?
Stark County public middle schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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