For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 771 students in White County, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in White County, IL are Carmi White Cnty Jr High School, Brownsville Attendance Center and Grayville Jr Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
White County, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in White County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 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 White County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carmi White Cnty Jr High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 W Main St
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 382-4661
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 382-4661
Gr: 7-8 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Brownsville Attendance Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1187 County Road 700 E
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 265-3256
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 265-3256
Gr: 1-12
Rank: #33.
Grayville Jr Sr High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
728 W North St
Grayville, IL 62844
(618) 375-7114
Grayville, IL 62844
(618) 375-7114
Gr: 6-12 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #44.
Norris City-omaha Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
580 Us Hwy 45 South
Norris City, IL 62869
(618) 378-3212
Norris City, IL 62869
(618) 378-3212
Gr: K-8 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
Roe 20 Learning Alt Branch School
Alternative School
223 S Industrial Park Rd
Norris City, IL 62869
(618) 387-0107
Norris City, IL 62869
(618) 387-0107
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Roe20 Learning Alternative Branch
Alternative School
223 S Industrial Park Rd
Norris City, IL 62869
(618) 387-0107
Norris City, IL 62869
(618) 387-0107
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in White County, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in White County, IL include Carmi White Cnty Jr High School, Brownsville Attendance Center and Grayville Jr Sr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in White County?
6 public middle schools are located in White County.
What is the racial composition of students in White County?
White County 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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