For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public middle schools serving 2,969 students in Marion County, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Marion County, IL are Safe School Program Centralia, Iuka Comm Cons School and Franklin Park Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marion County, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Marion County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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 Marion County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Safe School Program Centralia
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
501 N Elm St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 918-2733
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 918-2733
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #22.
Iuka Comm Cons School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
405 S Main St
Iuka, IL 62849
(618) 323-6233
Iuka, IL 62849
(618) 323-6233
Gr: PK-8 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Franklin Park Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1325 Bobcat Cir
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 740-0963
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 740-0963
Gr: 4-8 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Raccoon Cons Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3601 State Route 161
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-7329
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-7329
Gr: PK-8 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Central City Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
129 Douglas St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-9521
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-9521
Gr: PK-8 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #66.
North Wamac Grade School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1500 Case St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1826
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1826
Gr: K-8 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #77.
Grand Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
21462 N Richview Ln
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 249-6289
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 249-6289
Gr: K-8 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #88.
Centralia Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 N Elm St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 918-2733
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 918-2733
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #99.
Willow Grove Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
815 W 7th St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-3313
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-3313
Gr: PK-8 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Selmaville Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3185 Selmaville Rd
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-2416
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-2416
Gr: PK-8 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
South Central Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
503 S Madison St
Kinmundy, IL 62854
(618) 547-7734
Kinmundy, IL 62854
(618) 547-7734
Gr: 6-8 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #1212.
Kell Grade School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
207 N Johnson St
Kell, IL 62853
(618) 822-6234
Kell, IL 62853
(618) 822-6234
Gr: PK-8 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1313.
Centralia Jr High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
900 S Pine St
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Centralia, IL 62801
(618) 532-1907
Gr: 4-8 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1414.
Patoka Jr High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1220 Kinoka Rd
Patoka, IL 62875
(618) 432-5200
Patoka, IL 62875
(618) 432-5200
Gr: 6-8 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1515.
Sandoval Jr High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
859 W Missouri Ave
Sandoval, IL 62882
(618) 247-3361
Sandoval, IL 62882
(618) 247-3361
Gr: 6-8 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1616.
Odin Attendance Center K-8
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
102 S Merritt St
Odin, IL 62870
(618) 740-4183
Odin, IL 62870
(618) 740-4183
Gr: PK-8 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Marion County, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Marion County, IL include Safe School Program Centralia, Iuka Comm Cons School and Franklin Park Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Marion County?
16 public middle schools are located in Marion County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marion County?
Marion County public middle schools minority enrollment is 16% 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 Marion County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Marion County include: Central City Elementary School vs. Iuka Comm Cons School, Central City Elementary School vs. Odin Attendance Center K-8, Odin Attendance Center K-8 vs. Central City Elementary School
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