For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 120 students in 62914, IL.
The top-ranked public middle school in 62914, IL is Cairo Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 62914 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in 62914, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 62914, IL Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
62914, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cairo Altenative Center (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
2403 Walnut
Cairo, IL 62914
(618) 734-9474
Cairo, IL 62914
(618) 734-9474
2403 Walnut St
Cairo, IL 62914
(618) 734-0300
Cairo, IL 62914
(618) 734-0300
Gr: 6-8 | 181 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Five County Vocational Sys-adult Education High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
1615 Commercial Ave
Cairo, IL 62914
(618) 734-4211
Cairo, IL 62914
(618) 734-4211
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 62914, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 62914, IL include Cairo Jr/sr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 62914?
1 public middle schools are located in 62914.
What is the racial composition of students in 62914?
62914 public middle schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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