For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 218 students in West Frankfort, IL.
The top ranked public middle school in West Frankfort, IL is Central Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
West Frankfort, IL public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in West Frankfort have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 West Frankfort, IL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Jr High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1600 E 9th St
West Frankfort, IL 62896
(618) 937-2444
West Frankfort, IL 62896
(618) 937-2444
Gr: 7-8 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in West Frankfort, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in West Frankfort, IL include Central Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in West Frankfort?
1 public middle schools are located in West Frankfort.
What is the racial composition of students in West Frankfort?
West Frankfort public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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