For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 191 students in Alexander County, IL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Alexander County, IL are Egyptian Jr 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Alexander County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Alexander County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Egyptian Jr High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20023 Diswood Rd
Tamms, IL 62988
(618) 776-5251
Tamms, IL 62988
(618) 776-5251
Gr: 6-8 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Alexander County, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Alexander County, IL include Egyptian Jr High School and Cairo Jr/sr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Alexander County?
2 public middle schools are located in Alexander County.
What is the racial composition of students in Alexander County?
Alexander County public middle schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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