For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 620 students in Lawrence County, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lawrence County, IL are Red Hill Jr/sr High School and Parkview Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lawrence County, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Lawrence County have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 Lawrence County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Red Hill Jr/sr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
908 Church St
Bridgeport, IL 62417
(618) 945-2521
Bridgeport, IL 62417
(618) 945-2521
Gr: 7-12 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Parkview Jr High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1802 Cedar St
Lawrenceville, IL 62439
(618) 943-2327
Lawrenceville, IL 62439
(618) 943-2327
Gr: 6-8 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Lawrence County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Lawrence Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
Rural Route 2
Sumner, IL 62466
(618) 936-2064
Sumner, IL 62466
(618) 936-2064
Gr: 12
Safe School Roe12 Lawrence Cnty (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
907 15th St
Lawrenceville, IL 62439
(618) 943-8047
Lawrenceville, IL 62439
(618) 943-8047
Gr: 10-12 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Lawrence County, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lawrence County, IL include Red Hill Jr/sr High School and Parkview Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lawrence County?
2 public middle schools are located in Lawrence County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lawrence County?
Lawrence 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).
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