For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,083 students in Massac County, IL.
The top-ranked public schools in Massac County, IL are Franklin Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School and Unity Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Massac County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Massac County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Massac County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1006 Mount Mission Rd
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 524-2243
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 524-2243
Gr: PK-6 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4915 Jefferson School Rd
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 524-4390
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 524-4390
Gr: K-6 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Unity Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6846 Unity School Rd
Brookport, IL 62910
(618) 564-2582
Brookport, IL 62910
(618) 564-2582
Gr: K-6 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Massac Jr High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3028 Old Marion Rd
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 524-2645
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 524-2645
Gr: 7-8 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Brookport Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
319 Ferry St
Brookport, IL 62910
(618) 564-2482
Brookport, IL 62910
(618) 564-2482
Gr: PK-6 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
Massac County High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2841 Old Marion Rd
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 524-3440
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 524-3440
Gr: 9-12 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #77.
Metropolis Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1015 Filmore St
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 524-4821
Metropolis, IL 62960
(618) 524-4821
Gr: PK-6 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #88.
Maple Grove Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
911 Joppa North Ave
Joppa, IL 62953
(618) 543-7434
Joppa, IL 62953
(618) 543-7434
Gr: PK-6 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #99.
Joppa Jr & Sr High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
911 Joppa North Ave
Joppa, IL 62953
(618) 543-7589
Joppa, IL 62953
(618) 543-7589
Gr: 7-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Massac County, IL?
The top-ranked public schools in Massac County, IL include Franklin Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School and Unity Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Massac County?
10 public schools are located in Massac County.
What is the racial composition of students in Massac County?
Massac County public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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