Highland Middle School
Highland, IL · Highland CUSD 5 · Grades 6 - 8
237th of 685 Illinois middle schools statewide · better than 65%· Stable
Highland Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Highland Middle School 237th of 685 Illinois middle schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 65% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 68th in 2019 to 65th in 2025.
Highland Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Highland Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 611 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.2% | 92.5% | ▼ 1.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.5% | 4.1% | ▲ 2.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 2.1% | 2.0% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| Black | 0.4% | 1.0% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Asian | 1.1% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Highland Middle School
Typical home value $273K in zip 62249 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Highland Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8Triad Middle SchoolTriad CUSD 2 · 8.4 mi away178th of 685
ELA 64% · Math 53% - 8Wesclin Middle SchoolWesclin CUSD 3 · 13.1 mi away188th of 685
ELA 68% · Math 46% - 9Breese Elem SchoolBreese ESD 12 · 13.1 mi away105th of 685
ELA 78% · Math 54% - 7Liberty Middle SchoolEdwardsville CUSD 7 · 13.7 mi away217th of 685
ELA 61% · Math 48% - 8Amelia V Carriel Jr HighO Fallon CCSD 90 · 15.9 mi away186th of 685
ELA 70% · Math 45% - 6Lincoln Middle SchoolEdwardsville CUSD 7 · 16 mi away323rd of 685
ELA 54% · Math 39% - 4Dorris Intermediate SchCollinsville CUSD 10 · 16.6 mi away420th of 685
ELA 50% · Math 28% - 9Fulton Jr High SchoolO Fallon CCSD 90 · 16.6 mi away91st of 685
ELA 79% · Math 56%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Highland Middle School in?
Highland Middle School is part of the Highland CUSD 5 district in Highland, Illinois.
Is Highland Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Highland Middle School 237th of 685 Illinois middle schools (better than 65% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Highland Middle School?
White 93%, Two or more races 4%, Hispanic 2%, Black 1% (611 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Highland Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 62249 is $273K 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.