For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 208 students in Alexander County, IL.
The top-ranked public high schools in Alexander County, IL are Egyptian Sr High School and Cairo Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alexander County, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Alexander County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Alexander County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Egyptian Sr High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Alexander County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Egyptian Sr High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
20023 Diswood Rd
Tamms, IL 62988
(618) 776-5251
Tamms, IL 62988
(618) 776-5251
Gr: 9-12 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Cairo Jr/sr High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4201 Sycamore St
Cairo, IL 62914
(618) 734-2187
Cairo, IL 62914
(618) 734-2187
Gr: 7-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Five County Reg Voc Center
Vocational School
130 Washington St
Tamms, IL 62988
(618) 747-2703
Tamms, IL 62988
(618) 747-2703
Gr: 11-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Alexander County, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Alexander County, IL include Egyptian Sr High School and Cairo Jr/sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Alexander County?
4 public high schools are located in Alexander County.
What is the racial composition of students in Alexander County?
Alexander County public high schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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