For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 440 students in Scott County, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Scott County, IL are Winchester Elementary School and Bluffs Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scott County, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Scott County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% 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 Scott County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Winchester Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
283 S Elm St
Winchester, IL 62694
(217) 742-9551
Winchester, IL 62694
(217) 742-9551
Gr: PK-8 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Bluffs Junior High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 W Rockwood St
Bluffs, IL 62621
(217) 754-3815
Bluffs, IL 62621
(217) 754-3815
Gr: 6-8 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Scott County, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Scott County, IL include Winchester Elementary School and Bluffs Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Scott County?
2 public middle schools are located in Scott County.
What is the racial composition of students in Scott County?
Scott County public middle schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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