For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 611 students in Highland, IL.
The top ranked public middle school in Highland, IL is Highland Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Highland, IL public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Highland have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Highland, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highland Middle School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 Broadway
Highland, IL 62249
(618) 651-8800
Highland, IL 62249
(618) 651-8800
Grades: 6-8
| 611 students
Highland, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 149
Highland, IL 62249
(618) 654-2106
Highland, IL 62249
(618) 654-2106
Grades: 2-4
| 526 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Highland, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Highland, IL include Highland Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Highland?
1 public middle schools are located in Highland.
What is the racial composition of students in Highland?
Highland public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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