For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 510 students in Herrin, IL.
The top-ranked public middle school in Herrin, IL is Herrin Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Herrin, IL public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Herrin have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Herrin, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Herrin Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 S 14th St
Herrin, IL 62948
(618) 942-7461
Herrin, IL 62948
(618) 942-7461
Gr: 6-8 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Herrin, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Chittyville Alternative Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
700 N 10th
Herrin, IL 62948
(618) 942-6625
Herrin, IL 62948
(618) 942-6625
Gr: 7-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Herrin, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Herrin, IL include Herrin Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Herrin?
1 public middle schools are located in Herrin.
What is the racial composition of students in Herrin?
Herrin public middle schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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