For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,859 students in Boone County, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Boone County, IL are Belvidere Central Middle School, North Boone Middle School and Belvidere South Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Boone County, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Boone County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% 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 Boone County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Belvidere Central Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8787 Beloit Rd
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-0190
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-0190
Gr: 6-8 | 911 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
North Boone Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
17641 Poplar Grove Rd
Poplar Grove, IL 61065
(815) 765-9274
Poplar Grove, IL 61065
(815) 765-9274
Gr: 7-8 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Belvidere South Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
919 E 6th St
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-4175
Belvidere, IL 61008
(815) 544-4175
Gr: 6-8 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Boone County, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Boone County, IL include Belvidere Central Middle School, North Boone Middle School and Belvidere South Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Boone County?
3 public middle schools are located in Boone County.
What is the racial composition of students in Boone County?
Boone County public middle schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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