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Best Fulton County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 1,386 students in Fulton County, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Fulton County, IL are Farmington Central Jr High School, Spoon River Valley Jr High School and Abingdon-avon Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fulton County, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Fulton County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Fulton County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Farmington Central Jr High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
300 N Lightfoot Rd
Farmington, IL 61531
(309) 245-1000
Gr: 6-8 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Spoon River Valley Jr High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
35265 N Il Route 97
London Mills, IL 61544
(309) 778-2201
Gr: 6-8 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Abingdon-avon Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
320 E Woods St
Avon, IL 61415
(309) 465-3621
Gr: 6-8 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Ingersoll Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1605 E Ash St
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 647-6951
Gr: 5-8 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
V I T Jr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 E Us Highway 136
Table Grove, IL 61482
(309) 758-5136
Gr: 6-8 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
Astoria Junior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
402 N Jefferson St
Astoria, IL 61501
(309) 329-2158
Gr: 6-8 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #77.
Cuba Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
20325 N State Route 97
Cuba, IL 61427
(309) 785-7122
Gr: 6-8 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #88.
Lewistown Jr/sr High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
15205 N State 100 Hwy
Lewistown, IL 61542
(309) 547-2288
Gr: 7-12 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
Royals Academy Canton
Alternative School
749 E Locust St
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 575-3226
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Royals Rssp Canton
Alternative School
749 E Locust St
Canton, IL 61520
(309) 575-3226
Gr: 6-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Fulton County, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Fulton County, IL include Farmington Central Jr High School, Spoon River Valley Jr High School and Abingdon-avon Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Fulton County?
9 public middle schools are located in Fulton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Fulton County?
Fulton County public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Fulton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Fulton County include: Ingersoll Middle School vs. Royals Rssp Canton, Royals Rssp Canton vs. Ingersoll Middle School

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