Best Schools in Alexander County, IL
Alexander County, IL has 13 public schools (5 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 1,772 students. On average they score 17% on state proficiency tests against a projected 15%, so schools in Alexander County underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Alexander County, IL
The top high schools in Alexander County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Century Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Century Cusd 100 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 168 Students
2. Egyptian Sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Egyptian Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 120 Students
3. Shawnee High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shawnee Cusd 84 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 69 Students
4. Meridian High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meridian Cusd 101 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 224 Students
5. 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
The top middle schools in Alexander County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Shawnee Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shawnee Cusd 84 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 65 Students
2. 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
The top elementary schools in Alexander County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Century Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Century Cusd 100 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 169 Students
2. Meridian Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Meridian Cusd 101 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 236 Students
3. Shawnee Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shawnee Cusd 84 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 151 Students
4. Egyptian Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Egyptian Cusd 5 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 190 Students
5. Cairo Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cairo Usd 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 182 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.
Questions About Schools in Alexander County, IL
How many schools are in Alexander County, IL?
Alexander County, IL has 13 public schools: 5 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 1,772 students in total.
How do schools in Alexander County perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Alexander County score 17% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 15%, so on average schools in Alexander County underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Alexander County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Alexander County
2 places in Alexander County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
School districts (1)
- Egyptian CUSD 5 (3 schools)