For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public middle schools serving 2,152 students in Macoupin County, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Macoupin County, IL are Roe Safe School Greene, Staunton Jr High School and Carlinville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Macoupin County, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Macoupin County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% 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 Macoupin County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Roe Safe School Greene
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
227 E 1st South St, Regional O
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-4016
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-4016
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #22.
Staunton Jr High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
801 N Deneen St
Staunton, IL 62088
(618) 635-3831
Staunton, IL 62088
(618) 635-3831
Gr: 6-8 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Carlinville Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
110 Illinois Ave
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-3106
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-3106
Gr: 6-8 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Southwestern Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8226 Route 111
Piasa, IL 62079
(618) 372-3813
Piasa, IL 62079
(618) 372-3813
Gr: 7-8 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Gillespie Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
412 Oregon St
Gillespie, IL 62033
(217) 839-2116
Gillespie, IL 62033
(217) 839-2116
Gr: 6-8 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Northwestern Jr High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
30889 Route 111
Palmyra, IL 62674
(217) 436-2011
Palmyra, IL 62674
(217) 436-2011
Gr: 7-8 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
Mt Olive Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
804 W Main St
Mount Olive, IL 62069
(217) 999-4241
Mount Olive, IL 62069
(217) 999-4241
Gr: PK-8 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #88.
Wolf Ridge Education Center
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 W Orange St
Bunker Hill, IL 62014
(618) 585-4831
Bunker Hill, IL 62014
(618) 585-4831
Gr: PK-8 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #99.
North Mac Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
525 N 3rd St
Girard, IL 62640
(217) 627-2136
Girard, IL 62640
(217) 627-2136
Gr: 6-8 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Roe Safe School Macoupin
Alternative School
227 E 1st South St, Regional O
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-4016
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-4016
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Roe Safe School Jersey
Alternative School
227 E 1st South St
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-4016
Carlinville, IL 62626
(217) 854-4016
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Macoupin County, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Macoupin County, IL include Roe Safe School Greene, Staunton Jr High School and Carlinville Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Macoupin County?
12 public middle schools are located in Macoupin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Macoupin County?
Macoupin County public middle schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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