For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 2,183 students in Adams County, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Adams County, IL are Adams County Rssp, Liberty High School and Unity Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Adams 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 23% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Adams County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% 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 Adams County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Adams County Rssp
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1416 Maine St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-7175
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-7175
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #22.
Liberty High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
505 N Park St
Liberty, IL 62347
(217) 645-3433
Liberty, IL 62347
(217) 645-3433
Gr: 7-12 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Unity Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
453 W Collins St
Mendon, IL 62351
(217) 936-2727
Mendon, IL 62351
(217) 936-2727
Gr: 5-8 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Central Junior High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2110 Highway 94 N
Camp Point, IL 62320
(217) 593-7741
Camp Point, IL 62320
(217) 593-7741
Gr: 5-8 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Quincy Jr High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 S 14th St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 222-3073
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 222-3073
Gr: 6-8 | 1,295 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
Seymour High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
420 W Brainard St
Payson, IL 62360
(217) 656-3355
Payson, IL 62360
(217) 656-3355
Gr: 7-12 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Academic Behavior&community Academy
Alternative School
1416 Maine St
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-7175
Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 228-7175
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Adams Co Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
200 N 52nd St
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 223-8700
Quincy, IL 62305
(217) 223-8700
Gr: 5-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Adams County, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Adams County, IL include Adams County Rssp, Liberty High School and Unity Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Adams County?
8 public middle schools are located in Adams County.
What is the racial composition of students in Adams County?
Adams County public middle schools minority enrollment is 18% 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 Adams County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Adams County include: Academic Behavior&community Academy vs. Adams County Rssp, Adams County Rssp vs. Academic Behavior&community Academy
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