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Best Rock County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public middle schools serving 6,129 students in Rock County, WI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Rock County, WI are Parkview Junior High School, Edgerton Middle School and Milton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rock County, WI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in Rock County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Rock County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Parkview Junior High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
408 W Beloit St
Orfordville, WI 53576
(608) 879-2994
Gr: 6-8 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Edgerton Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
300 Elm High Dr
Edgerton, WI 53534
(608) 561-6030
Gr: 6-8 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Milton Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
20 E Madison Ave
Milton, WI 53563
(608) 868-9350
Gr: 7-8 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
J C Mckenna Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
307 S 1st Street
Evansville, WI 53536
(608) 882-4780
Gr: 6-8 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Marshall Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
25 S Pontiac Dr
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 743-6200
Gr: 6-8 | 747 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #66.
Turner Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1237 Inman Pkwy
Beloit, WI 53511
(608) 364-6367
Gr: 6-8 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #77.
Beloit Virtual School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 Fourth Street
Beloit, WI 53511
(608) 361-4300
Gr: PK-12 | 46 students Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #88.
Edison Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1649 S Chatham St
Janesville, WI 53546
(608) 743-5900
Gr: 6-8 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #99.
Franklin Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
450 N Crosby Ave
Janesville, WI 53548
(608) 743-6000
Gr: 6-8 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1010.
The Lincoln Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
608 Henry Ave
Beloit, WI 53511
(608) 690-5100
Gr: PK-12 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1111.
Clinton Junior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
112 Milwaukee Rd
Clinton, WI 53525
(608) 676-2223
Gr: 7-8 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1212.
Fran Fruzen Intermediate
(Math: 11% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2600 Milwaukee Rd
Beloit, WI 53511
(608) 361-2000
Gr: 6-8 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1313.
Aldrich Intermediate
(Math: 11% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1859 Northgate Dr
Beloit, WI 53511
(608) 361-3606
Gr: 6-8 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1414.
Beloit Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
910 Townline Ave
Beloit, WI 53511
(608) 361-2200
Gr: 6-12 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
Parkview Academy Of Virtual Education
Charter School
408 W Beloit St
Orfordville, WI 53576
(608) 879-2994
Gr: 6-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 51:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
Wisconsin Center For The Blind And Visually Impaired
Special Education School
1700 W State St
Janesville, WI 53546
(608) 758-6100
Gr: 1-12
Rank: n/an/a
Youth Services Center
Alternative School
210 E Us Highway 14
Janesville, WI 53545
(608) 757-5930
Gr: PK-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 50%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Rock County, WI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Rock County, WI include Parkview Junior High School, Edgerton Middle School and Milton Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Rock County?
19 public middle schools are located in Rock County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rock County?
Rock County public middle schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public middle schools in Rock County are often viewed compared to one another?

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