Alexander County Schools & Education
Alexander County, Illinois
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
70/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
90.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
90.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,392
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,250
School Score
70/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 63/100
State Score Position
#36
of 102 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Alexander County
Measured School Summary
Alexander County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 70/100 and a graduation rate of 90.0%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
Alexander County spends $10,392 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 11% above the Illinois average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 12% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Alexander County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
7 public schools and 2 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
70/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #36 of 102 Illinois counties with school score data.
Completion
90.0%
1.2 pts above the state average
Funding context
$10,392
$1,142 above the state average
School coverage
7
2 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Alexander County has 7 public schools across 2 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Alexander County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Small-system county
Alexander County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#36
of 102 Illinois counties with school score data. The county score is 7 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Egyptian CUSD 5
Elementary to high school visible
377 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Cairo USD 1
Elementary and high visible
302 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Egyptian CUSD 5 is the largest listed district slice, with 3 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Alexander County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Alexander County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Alexander County, Illinois
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Small-Scale Learning in Southern Illinois
Alexander County operates a compact educational network of 7 schools across two districts. This small system serves 679 total students with a focus on high school accessibility through four distinct secondary campuses.
Beating State Graduation Benchmarks
The county reports a 90.0% graduation rate, outpacing the Illinois average of 88.8%. While per-pupil spending of $10,392 is higher than the state average, it remains below the national investment level of $13,000.
A Tale of Two Districts
Egyptian CUSD 5 is the larger of the two districts, enrolling 377 students across 3 schools. Cairo USD 1 follows closely, managing two schools and 302 students with no charter schools present in the county.
Intimate Rural Classrooms
Schools here are primarily rural and very small, with an average of just 136 students per building. Egyptian Elementary is the largest school at 190 students, while Egyptian Jr High offers a highly personalized environment with only 67 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
7
in Alexander County
Reported Enrollment
679
7 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Alexander County
Egyptian CUSD 5
Cairo USD 1
7 Public Schools in Alexander County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 7 of 7 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egyptian Elem School | Record | Egyptian CUSD 5 | Tamms, 62988Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 190 |
| Cairo Elementary School | Record | Cairo USD 1 | Cairo, 62914Town: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 182 |
| Cairo Jr/Sr High School | Record | Cairo USD 1 | Cairo, 62914Town: Distant | 7–12 | High | 120 |
| Egyptian Sr High School | Record | Egyptian CUSD 5 | Tamms, 62988Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 120 |
| Egyptian Jr High School | Record | Egyptian CUSD 5 | Tamms, 62988Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 67 |
| Five County Reg Voc Center | Record | Alxndr/Jcksn/Pulsk/Prry/Union ROE | Tamms, 62988Rural: Distant | 11–12 | Vocational | 0 |
| Five County Reg Voc System | Record | Alxndr/Jcksn/Pulsk/Prry/Union ROE | Tamms, 62988Rural: Distant | 9–12 | Vocational | 0 |
Five County Reg Voc Center
Alxndr/Jcksn/Pulsk/Prry/Union ROE
Tamms, 62988 / Rural: Distant
Five County Reg Voc System
Alxndr/Jcksn/Pulsk/Prry/Union ROE
Tamms, 62988 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$10,392
State avg $9,250
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Schools in Alexander County, Illinois — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Alexander County, Illinois?
Alexander County operates a compact educational network of 7 schools across two districts. This small system serves 679 total students with a focus on high school accessibility through four distinct secondary campuses.
How do schools in Alexander County perform academically?
The county reports a 90.0% graduation rate, outpacing the Illinois average of 88.8%. While per-pupil spending of $10,392 is higher than the state average, it remains below the national investment level of $13,000.
What are the major school districts in Alexander County, Illinois?
Egyptian CUSD 5 is the larger of the two districts, enrolling 377 students across 3 schools. Cairo USD 1 follows closely, managing two schools and 302 students with no charter schools present in the county.
What is the school experience like in Alexander County?
Schools here are primarily rural and very small, with an average of just 136 students per building. Egyptian Elementary is the largest school at 190 students, while Egyptian Jr High offers a highly personalized environment with only 67 students.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.