For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 327 students in Hillsboro, IL.
The top-ranked public middle school in Hillsboro, IL is Hillsboro Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hillsboro, IL public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Hillsboro have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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 Hillsboro, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hillsboro Jr High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
909 Rountree St
Hillsboro, IL 62049
(217) 532-3742
Hillsboro, IL 62049
(217) 532-3742
Gr: 6-8 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Hillsboro, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Graham Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
R.r. 1 Hwy 185
Hillsboro, IL 62049
(217) 532-6961
Hillsboro, IL 62049
(217) 532-6961
Gr: 12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Hillsboro, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hillsboro, IL include Hillsboro Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Hillsboro?
1 public middle schools are located in Hillsboro.
What is the racial composition of students in Hillsboro?
Hillsboro public middle schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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