For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 584 students in Edwards County, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Edwards County, IL are West Salem Grade School and Albion Grade School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Edwards County, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Edwards County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% 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 Edwards County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Salem Grade School
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
105 E School St
West Salem, IL 62476
(618) 456-8881
West Salem, IL 62476
(618) 456-8881
Grades: PK-8
| 178 students
Rank: #22.
Albion Grade School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
361 W Main St
Albion, IL 62806
(618) 445-2327
Albion, IL 62806
(618) 445-2327
Grades: PK-8
| 406 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Edwards County, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Edwards County, IL include West Salem Grade School and Albion Grade School.
How many public middle schools are located in Edwards County?
2 public middle schools are located in Edwards County.
What is the racial composition of students in Edwards County?
Edwards 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).
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