For the 2025 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 7-8
| 148 students
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
Grades: 6-12
| 108 students
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
Grades: 7-12
| 430 students
Menard County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P O Box 320
Greenview, IL 62642
(217) 968-2295
Greenview, IL 62642
(217) 968-2295
Grades: 7-8
| 60 students
17651 Bluejay Rd
Petersburg, IL 62675
(217) 632-3219
Petersburg, IL 62675
(217) 632-3219
Grades: 7-8
| 151 students
Salt Creek Academy (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
30819 Fancy Pr Ave
Athens, IL 62613
(217) 566-3841
Athens, IL 62613
(217) 566-3841
Grades: 10-11
| 9 students
306 North Elm St
Tallula, IL 62688
(217) 634-4328
Tallula, IL 62688
(217) 634-4328
Grades: PK-3
| 37 students
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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