Central Jr High School
West Frankfort, IL · Frankfort CUSD 168 · Grades 7 - 8
579th of 685 Illinois middle schools statewide · better than 15%· Stable
Central Jr High School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Central Jr High School 579th of 685 Illinois middle schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 15% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 19th in 2019 to 15th in 2025.
Central Jr High School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Central Jr High School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 218 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 97.3% | 91.7% | ▼ 5.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 0.3% | 4.1% | ▲ 3.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.3% | 1.8% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| Asian | 0.3% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Black | 0.7% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.2 pts |
Homes near Central Jr High School
Typical home value $100K in zip 62896 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2014
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Central Jr High School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Benton Grade Sch 5-8Benton CCSD 47 · 5.8 mi away406th of 685
ELA 51% · Math 29% - 2Washington Middle SchoolJohnston City CUSD 1 · 5.8 mi away565th of 685
ELA 38% · Math 17% - 2Zeigler-Royalton Jr High SchoolZeigler-Royalton CUSD 188 · 8.4 mi away609th of 685
ELA 33% · Math 11% - 6Herrin Middle SchoolHerrin CUSD 4 · 9.9 mi away282nd of 685
ELA 63% · Math 36% - 4Marion Jr High SchoolMarion CUSD 2 · 12.3 mi away443rd of 685
ELA 44% · Math 31% - 10Carterville Intermediate SchCarterville CUSD 5 · 13.5 mi away68th of 685
ELA 74% · Math 67% - 8Carterville Jr High SchCarterville CUSD 5 · 13.9 mi away192nd of 685
ELA 64% · Math 49% - 5Sesser-Valier Jr High SchoolSesser-Valier CUSD 196 · 14.8 mi away362nd of 685
ELA 62% · Math 25%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Central Jr High School in?
Central Jr High School is part of the Frankfort CUSD 168 district in West Frankfort, Illinois.
Is Central Jr High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Central Jr High School 579th of 685 Illinois middle schools (better than 15% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Central Jr High School?
White 92%, Hispanic 4%, Two or more races 2% (218 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Central Jr High School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 62896 is $100K 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.