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Best Macon County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public middle schools serving 4,711 students in Macon County, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Macon County, IL are Decatur Pub. Schs. Alt. Education, Mt Zion Jr High School and Maroa-forsyth Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Macon County, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Macon County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% 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 Macon County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Decatur Pub. Schs. Alt. Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1 N Educational Park Dr, Jared
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3361
Gr: K-12
Rank: #22.
Mt Zion Jr High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
315 S Henderson St
Mt Zion, IL 62549
(217) 864-2369
Gr: 7-8 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Maroa-forsyth Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
101 S Cedar St
Maroa, IL 61756
(217) 794-5115
Gr: 6-8 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Warrensburg-latham Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
425 W North St
Warrensburg, IL 62573
(217) 672-3531
Gr: 6-8 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
Meridian Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
728 S Wall St
Macon, IL 62544
(217) 764-3367
Gr: 6-8 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Milligan Academy Rssp
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3900 N Neely Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3085
Gr: 6-11
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Social-emotional Learning Academy
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
620 E Garfield Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3310
Gr: K-12
Rank: #88.
Argenta-oreana Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
200 E East St
Argenta, IL 62501
(217) 795-2163
Gr: 6-8 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #99.
Johns Hill Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1025 E Johns Ave
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 362-3350
Gr: K-8 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1010.
Montessori Academy For Peace
(Math: 6% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4735 E Cantrell St
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 362-3390
Gr: PK-8 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1111.
Robertson Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2240 E Geddes Ave
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 428-7072
Gr: PK-8 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Dennis Lab School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
300 Meadow Terrace Pl, Dennis
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 362-3511
Gr: K-8 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
American Dreamer Stem Academy
(Math: 2% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2115 S Taylor Rd
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 362-3380
Gr: K-8 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Stephen Decatur Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 3%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Educational Park
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 362-3251
Gr: 7-8 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1515.
Hope Academy
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 2%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
955 N Illinois St
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 362-3280
Gr: K-8 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
Macon/piatt Roe 39 Alop
Alternative School
3433 Rupp Pkwy
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 872-3721
Gr: 4-12
Rank: n/an/a
Option Three
Alternative School
3433 Rupp Pkwy
Decatur, IL 62526
(217) 872-3721
Gr: 6-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Macon County, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Macon County, IL include Decatur Pub. Schs. Alt. Education, Mt Zion Jr High School and Maroa-forsyth Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Macon County?
16 public middle schools are located in Macon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Macon County?
Macon County public middle schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Macon County are often viewed compared to one another?

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