For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,395 students in Johnson County, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Johnson County, IL are Vienna Elementary School Dist 55, New Simpson Hill Dist 32 and Goreville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Johnson County, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Johnson County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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 Johnson County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vienna Elementary School Dist 55
(Math: 23% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
310 N 3rd St
Vienna, IL 62995
(618) 658-6611
Vienna, IL 62995
(618) 658-6611
Gr: PK-8 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
New Simpson Hill Dist 32
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
95 Tunnel Hill Rd
Ozark, IL 62972
(618) 658-8536
Ozark, IL 62972
(618) 658-8536
Gr: PK-8 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Goreville Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 S Ferne Clyffe Rd
Goreville, IL 62939
(618) 995-2142
Goreville, IL 62939
(618) 995-2142
Gr: PK-8 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #44.
Lick Creek Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7355 Lick Creek Rd
Buncombe, IL 62912
(618) 833-2545
Buncombe, IL 62912
(618) 833-2545
Gr: PK-8 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Cypress Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4580 Mount Pisgah Rd
Cypress, IL 62923
(618) 657-2525
Cypress, IL 62923
(618) 657-2525
Gr: PK-8 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
Buncombe Cons School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
164 Main
Buncombe, IL 62912
(618) 658-8830
Buncombe, IL 62912
(618) 658-8830
Gr: K-8 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Johnson County 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Five County Vocational Center-goreville High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
201 South Ferne Clyffe Rd
Goreville, IL 62939
(618) 747-2703
Goreville, IL 62939
(618) 747-2703
Gr: 11-12
Five County Vocational Sys-vienna Campus High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
601 North 1st St
Vienna, IL 62995
(618) 658-4461
Vienna, IL 62995
(618) 658-4461
Gr: 9-12
Shawnee Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
6665 Route 146 East
Vienna, IL 62995
(618) 658-8331
Vienna, IL 62995
(618) 658-8331
Gr: 12
Vienna Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
6695 State Route 146 East
Vienna, IL 62995
(618) 658-8371
Vienna, IL 62995
(618) 658-8371
Gr: 12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Johnson County, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Johnson County, IL include Vienna Elementary School Dist 55, New Simpson Hill Dist 32 and Goreville Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Johnson County?
6 public middle schools are located in Johnson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Johnson County?
Johnson County public middle schools minority enrollment is 6% 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 Johnson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Johnson County include: Buncombe Cons School vs. Cypress Elementary School, Goreville Elementary School vs. Vienna Elementary School Dist 55, Cypress Elementary School vs. Buncombe Cons School
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