For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 372 students in Massac County, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Massac County, IL are Massac Jr High School and Joppa Jr & Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Massac County, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Massac County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Massac County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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 middle schools in Massac County, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Massac County, IL include Massac Jr High School and Joppa Jr & Sr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Massac County?
3 public middle schools are located in Massac County.
What is the racial composition of students in Massac County?
Massac County public middle schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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