For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 84 students in Tamms, IL.
The top-ranked public high school in Tamms, IL is Egyptian Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tamms, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Tamms have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Tamms, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, 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 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Tamms, IL (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: 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 Tamms, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Tamms, IL include Egyptian Sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Tamms?
2 public high schools are located in Tamms.
What is the racial composition of students in Tamms?
Tamms public high schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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