For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,162 students in Douglas County, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Douglas County, IL are Arthur Grade School, East Prairie Middle School and Atwood-hammond Grade School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Douglas County, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Douglas County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% 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 Douglas County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arthur Grade School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
126 E Lincoln St
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 543-2109
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 543-2109
Gr: PK-8 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
East Prairie Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
409 S Prairie St
Tuscola, IL 61953
(217) 253-2828
Tuscola, IL 61953
(217) 253-2828
Gr: 5-8 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Atwood-hammond Grade School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
316 N Illinois St
Atwood, IL 61913
(217) 578-2229
Atwood, IL 61913
(217) 578-2229
Gr: PK-8 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Villa Grove Jr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 N Sycamore St
Villa Grove, IL 61956
(217) 832-2261
Villa Grove, IL 61956
(217) 832-2261
Gr: 7-8 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Arcola High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
351 W Washington St
Arcola, IL 61910
(217) 268-4962
Arcola, IL 61910
(217) 268-4962
Gr: 7-12 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Douglas County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
301 E Columbia St
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 543-2146
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 543-2146
Gr: 7-8 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
222 W Magnolia St
Atwood, IL 61913
(217) 578-2226
Atwood, IL 61913
(217) 578-2226
Gr: 9-12 | 117 students Minority enrollment: 5%
316 North Illinois
Atwood, IL 61913
(217) 578-2220
Atwood, IL 61913
(217) 578-2220
Gr: PK-8 | 297 students Minority enrollment: 3%
H E L P Arcola (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
211 1/2 S Jacques St
Arcola, IL 61910
(217) 268-3855
Arcola, IL 61910
(217) 268-3855
Gr: PK
207 S Coffin St
Newman, IL 61942
(217) 837-2475
Newman, IL 61942
(217) 837-2475
Gr: PK-1 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Douglas County, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Douglas County, IL include Arthur Grade School, East Prairie Middle School and Atwood-hammond Grade School.
How many public middle schools are located in Douglas County?
5 public middle schools are located in Douglas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Douglas County?
Douglas County public middle schools minority enrollment is 21% 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 Douglas County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Douglas County include: Arcola High School vs. Arthur Grade School, Arthur Grade School vs. Arcola High School
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