Best Cairo Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 120 students in Cairo, IL.
The top-ranked public high school in Cairo, IL is Cairo Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cairo, IL public high school have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Cairo have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Cairo, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 70%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cairo Jr/sr High School, with 60-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 88% 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 Cairo, IL (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cairo Jr/sr High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4201 Sycamore St
Cairo, IL 62914
(618) 734-2187
Gr: 7-12 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Cairo, Illinois

Cairo, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
434 18th St
Cairo, IL 62914
(618) 734-0344
Gr: 3-6
2403 Walnut
Cairo, IL 62914
(618) 734-9474
2403 Walnut St
Cairo, IL 62914
(618) 734-0300
Gr: 6-8 | 181 students Minority enrollment: 92%
1615 Commercial Ave
Cairo, IL 62914
(618) 734-4211
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Cairo, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Cairo, IL include Cairo Jr/sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cairo?
1 public high schools are located in Cairo.
What is the racial composition of students in Cairo?
Cairo public high schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

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