For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 384 students in Calhoun County, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Calhoun County, IL are Brussels High School and Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Calhoun County, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Calhoun County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% 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 Calhoun County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brussels High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
128 School St
Brussels, IL 62013
(618) 883-2131
Brussels, IL 62013
(618) 883-2131
Grades: 7-12
| 50 students
Rank: #22.
Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
52 Poor Farm Hollow Rd
Hardin, IL 62047
(618) 576-2341
Hardin, IL 62047
(618) 576-2341
Grades: PK-8
| 334 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Calhoun County, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Calhoun County, IL include Brussels High School and Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Calhoun County?
2 public middle schools are located in Calhoun County.
What is the racial composition of students in Calhoun County?
Calhoun County public middle schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Calhoun County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Calhoun County include: Brussels High School vs. Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High School, Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High School vs. Brussels High School
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