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Best Middle Schools in Zip Code 62274

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235

Students

Top rankedPinckneyville Middle School211^th of 1,368 Illinois middle schools

Summary:

The 62274 zip code in Illinois is home to a single standout middle school, Pinckneyville Middle School, which serves grades 5-8. This school has consistently ranked among the top middle schools in Illinois, maintaining a 4 or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and placing 211th out of 1,368 schools in the 2024-2025 school year.

Pinckneyville Middle School's academic performance is exceptional, with significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to the state averages. In 2024-2025, 71.1% of students were proficient or better in ELA, and 49% of 5th graders and 64.9% of 8th graders scored proficient or better in Science, outpacing the state. The school's strong academic results, consistent high rankings, and ability to serve a diverse population with nearly 40% of students qualifying for free/reduced lunch, make it a standout institution in the region.

While the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 25.4% in 2024-2025 is an area that could be improved, the relatively high per-student spending of $13,157 suggests the school is allocating resources effectively to support student learning and success. Overall, Pinckneyville School District 50 and Pinckneyville Middle School appear to be providing a high-quality education to their students.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISA Science (2025)		IAR English Language Arts (2025)					IAR Mathematics (2025)					% Polio (2024)	% Measles (2024)	% Mumps (2024)	% Rubella (2024)	% Hepatitis B (2024)	% Varicella (2024)	% DTP (2024)	% Meningococcal (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISA Science 5th Grade	ISA Science 8th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 5th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 6th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 7th Grade	IAR English Language Arts 8th Grade	IAR English Language Arts All Grades	IAR Mathematics 5th Grade	IAR Mathematics 6th Grade	IAR Mathematics 7th Grade	IAR Mathematics 8th Grade	IAR Mathematics All Grades	% Polio All Grades	% Measles All Grades	% Mumps All Grades	% Rubella All Grades	% Hepatitis B All Grades	% Varicella All Grades	% DTP All Grades	% Meningococcal All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pinckneyville Middle School	Public	5-8	700 E Water St	Pinckneyville	62274	Perry County	Pinckneyville School District 50	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(618) 357-2724	235	18	12.8	43.8%	215 (91.5%)	3 (1.3%)	5 (2.1%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.9%)	7 (3.0%)	82.6	211^th of 1368 public middle schools	84.6%		85.2	171^st of 1363 public middle schools	87.5%	40	49.0	64.9	59.2	83.1	75.0	64.9	71.1	59.2	61.0	41.7	45.6	51.6	99.1	99.1	99.1	99.1	99.1	99.1	99.6	72.1	$13,681	$1,389	$12,293

Cities Near Zip Code 62274

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Pinckneyville	0.21 mi	4	400^th
Du Quoin	9.31 mi	7	487^th
Tamaroa	9.48 mi	1	629^th
Vergennes	12.19 mi	2	505^th
Campbell Hill	13.01 mi	3	572^nd

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois State Board of Education.

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