For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 176 students in Wood River, IL.
The top-ranked public middle school in Wood River, IL is Lewis-clark Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wood River, IL public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Wood River have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% 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 Wood River, IL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lewis-clark Jr High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
501 E Lorena Ave
Wood River, IL 62095
(618) 254-4355
Wood River, IL 62095
(618) 254-4355
Gr: 6-8 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Wood River, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Wood River, IL include Lewis-clark Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Wood River?
1 public middle schools are located in Wood River.
What is the racial composition of students in Wood River?
Wood River public middle schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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