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Best Mcdonough County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 677 students in Mcdonough County, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mcdonough County, IL are Royals Academy Macomb, Macomb Middle School and Bushnell-prairie City Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mcdonough County, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Mcdonough County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% 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 Mcdonough County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Royals Academy Macomb
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
341 S Johnson St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 575-3226
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #22.
Macomb Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1525 S Johnson St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 833-2074
Gr: 6-8 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Bushnell-prairie City Jr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
847 Walnut St
Bushnell, IL 61422
(309) 772-3123
Gr: 6-8 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
West Prairie Junior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
18575 E 800th St
Colchester, IL 62326
(309) 776-3220
Gr: 7-8 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Royals Rssp Macomb
Alternative School
341 S Johnson St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 575-3226
Gr: 6-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Mcdonough County, IL

Mcdonough County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Colchester High School (Closed 2004)
600 S Hun St
Colchester, IL 62326
(309) 776-3220
Gr: 9-12 | 143 students
Facssrclamonts High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
130 South Lafayette St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 837-4821
Gr: 9-12
Industry Elementary School (Closed 2012)
306 East South St
Industry, IL 61440
(217) 322-4311
Gr: PK-5 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Northwestern High School (Closed 2004)
18575 E 800th St
Sciota, IL 61475
(309) 456-3750
Gr: 9-12 | 115 students
Wacs Regional Programs High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
130 South Lafayette St
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 837-4821
Gr: 9-12
Wcisec Md (Closed 2025)
Special Education School
310 S Coal St
Colchester, IL 62326
(309) 776-3790

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Mcdonough County, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mcdonough County, IL include Royals Academy Macomb, Macomb Middle School and Bushnell-prairie City Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Mcdonough County?
5 public middle schools are located in Mcdonough County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mcdonough County?
Mcdonough County public middle schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

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