For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 384 students in Calhoun County, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Calhoun County, IL are Brussels Grade School, Brussels High School and Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Calhoun County, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Calhoun County have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 Calhoun County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Brussels Grade School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
128 School St
Brussels, IL 62013
(618) 883-2131
Brussels, IL 62013
(618) 883-2131
Gr: K-7 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Brussels High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
128 School St
Brussels, IL 62013
(618) 883-2131
Brussels, IL 62013
(618) 883-2131
Gr: 7-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
52 Poor Farm Hollow Rd
Hardin, IL 62047
(618) 576-2341
Hardin, IL 62047
(618) 576-2341
Gr: PK-8 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Calhoun County, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Calhoun County, IL include Brussels Grade School, Brussels High School and Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Calhoun County?
2 public middle schools are located in Calhoun County.
What is the racial composition of students in Calhoun County?
Calhoun 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).
Which public middle schools in Calhoun County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Calhoun County include: Brussels High School vs. Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High School, Calhoun Elementary/ Jr High School vs. Brussels High School
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