Dongola Jr High School
Dongola, IL · Dongola USD 66 · Grades 6 - 8
486th of 685 Illinois middle schools statewide · better than 29%▲ Improving
Dongola Jr High School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Dongola Jr High School 486th of 685 Illinois middle schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 29% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 0th in 2019 to 29th in 2025 — improving.
Dongola Jr High School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Dongola Jr High School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 44 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 93.5% | 97.7% | ▲ 4.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 6.5% | 2.3% | ▼ 4.2 pts |
Homes near Dongola Jr High School
Typical home value $147K in zip 62926 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2016
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Dongola Jr High School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Anna Junior High SchoolAnna CCSD 37 · 8.2 mi away332nd of 685
ELA 67% · Math 25% - 5Cobden Jr High SchoolCobden SUD 17 · 12.9 mi away368th of 685
ELA 57% · Math 28% - –Egyptian Jr High SchoolEgyptian CUSD 5 · 13.1 mi away
- 4Shawnee Jr High SchoolShawnee CUSD 84 · 16.6 mi away436th of 685
ELA 38% - 1Carbondale Middle SchoolCarbondale ESD 95 · 24.4 mi away624th of 685
ELA 28% · Math 12% - 8Carterville Jr High SchCarterville CUSD 5 · 27.1 mi away192nd of 685
ELA 64% · Math 49% - 8Massac Jr High SchoolMassac UD 1 · 27.3 mi away199th of 685
ELA 72% · Math 40% - 4Marion Jr High SchoolMarion CUSD 2 · 27.8 mi away443rd of 685
ELA 44% · Math 31%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Dongola Jr High School in?
Dongola Jr High School is part of the Dongola USD 66 district in Dongola, Illinois.
Is Dongola Jr High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Dongola Jr High School 486th of 685 Illinois middle schools (better than 29% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Dongola Jr High School?
White 98%, Two or more races 2% (44 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Dongola Jr High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 62926 is $147K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Illinois Report Card 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.