Best Schools in Alexander County, IL
Alexander County, IL has a total of 15 schools including 7 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools. A total of 1,657 students attend Alexander County, IL schools. On average, schools in Alexander County score 7% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 14% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Alexander County underperform expectations.
Best High Schools in Alexander County, IL
Alexander County, IL has 7 high schools with 544 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Alexander County score 9% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 15% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Alexander County don't meet expectations.
1. Egyptian Sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Egyptian Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 120 Students
2. Shawnee High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shawnee Cusd 84 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 69 Students
3. Meridian High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meridian Cusd 101 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 224 Students
4. Cairo Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cairo Usd 1 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 120 Students
Best Middle Schools in Alexander County, IL
Alexander County, IL has 3 middle schools with 185 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Alexander County score 7% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 17% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Alexander County underperform expectations.
1. Shawnee Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shawnee Cusd 84 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 65 Students
2. Dongola Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dongola Usd 66 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 53 Students
3. Egyptian Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Egyptian Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 67 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Alexander County, IL
Alexander County, IL has 5 elementary schools with 928 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Alexander County score 6% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 12% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Alexander County don't meet expectations.
1. Century Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Century Cusd 100 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 169 Students
2. Shawnee Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shawnee Cusd 84 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 151 Students
3. Cairo Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cairo Usd 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 182 Students
4. Egyptian Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Egyptian Cusd 5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 190 Students
5. Meridian Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meridian Cusd 101 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 236 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Alexander County, IL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Alexander County, IL has a total population of 5,240 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Alexander County, IL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Alexander County, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
28.71 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.56 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
23.15 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Alexander County, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Alexander County, IL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Alexander County, IL Internet Health Assessment.
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- Actual Test Scores: 8%
- Projected Test Scores: 14%
- Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected Test Scores: 33%
- Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected Test Scores: 25%
- Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected Test Scores: 27%
- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected Test Scores: 19%
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- Projected Test Scores: 36%
- Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 26%
- Projected Test Scores: 35%
- Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual Test Scores: 20%
- Projected Test Scores: 22%
- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected Test Scores: 26%
- Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected Test Scores: 38%
- Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations