Zeigler-Royalton Jr High School
Zeigler, IL · Zeigler-Royalton CUSD 188 · Grades 6 - 8
609th of 685 Illinois middle schools statewide · better than 11%· Stable
Zeigler-Royalton Jr High School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Zeigler-Royalton Jr High School 609th of 685 Illinois middle schools for 2024–25, based on Illinois Report Card 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 11% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 13th in 2019 to 11th in 2025.
Zeigler-Royalton Jr High School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Illinois Report Card 2024–25
Zeigler-Royalton Jr High School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 103 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.5% | 92.2% | ▼ 3.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.5% | 4.9% | ▲ 2.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 1.9% | 1.0% | ▼ 0.9 pts | |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.0% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| Black | 0.0% | 1.0% | ▲ 1.0 pts |
Middle schools near Zeigler-Royalton Jr High School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Central Jr High SchoolFrankfort CUSD 168 · 8.4 mi away579th of 685
ELA 40% · Math 12% - 5Benton Grade Sch 5-8Benton CCSD 47 · 9.2 mi away406th of 685
ELA 51% · Math 29% - 6Herrin Middle SchoolHerrin CUSD 4 · 9.6 mi away282nd of 685
ELA 63% · Math 36% - 5Sesser-Valier Jr High SchoolSesser-Valier CUSD 196 · 10.1 mi away362nd of 685
ELA 62% · Math 25% - 6Du Quoin Middle SchoolDu Quoin CUSD 300 · 10.2 mi away317th of 685
ELA 65% · Math 29% - 2Washington Middle SchoolJohnston City CUSD 1 · 10.5 mi away565th of 685
ELA 38% · Math 17% - 10Carterville Intermediate SchCarterville CUSD 5 · 11.7 mi away68th of 685
ELA 74% · Math 67% - 8Carterville Jr High SchCarterville CUSD 5 · 12.4 mi away192nd of 685
ELA 64% · Math 49%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Zeigler-Royalton Jr High School in?
Zeigler-Royalton Jr High School is part of the Zeigler-Royalton CUSD 188 district in Zeigler, Illinois.
Is Zeigler-Royalton Jr High School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Zeigler-Royalton Jr High School 609th of 685 Illinois middle schools (better than 11% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Illinois Report Card 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Zeigler-Royalton Jr High School?
White 92%, Two or more races 5%, Black 1%, Hispanic 1% (103 students, 2023–24).
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.