Total enrollment
582
-246 (-30%) vs SY 2017-18
Alexander County
Illinois · Public K-12
7 public K-12 schools operate inside Alexander County, with roughly 582 students enrolled, an average of 83 per campus. By grade band, the county runs 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 4 high schools.
7-year change in Alexander County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
47%
was 46%
% Hispanic
1%
was 0%
% Black
41%
was 46%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
7
3 districts
Enrollment
582
NCES CCD
Median income
$47,043
Below Illinois avg
Free/reduced lunch
98.8%
Above Illinois avg
Elementary
2
299 students
Middle
1
69 students
High
4
214 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Egyptian CUSD 5
304 students · 3 districts in Alexander County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Alexander County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
12.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
10.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
6.5%
civilian labor
Median age
48
21.3% under 18
Test scores in Alexander County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Illinois state average: 51.0%.
Top 4 schools (ELA)
- Egyptian Elem School· 21.1%
- Cairo Elementary School· 12.9%
- Egyptian Jr High School· 8.2%
- Cairo Jr/Sr High School· 2.1%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egyptian Elem School | Tamms | Elementary | PK-05 | 151 | · |
| Cairo Elementary School | Cairo | Elementary | PK-06 | 148 | · |
| Cairo Jr/Sr High School | Cairo | High | 07-12 | 130 | · |
| Egyptian Sr High School | Tamms | High | 09-12 | 84 | · |
| Egyptian Jr High School | Tamms | Middle | 06-08 | 69 | · |
| Five County Reg Voc Center | Tamms | High | 11-12 | 0 | · |
| Five County Reg Voc System | Tamms | High | 09-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Alexander County
About Alexander County
Across the thinly populated Illinois county of Alexander County of about 4,875 residents, the public-school footprint covers 7 schools and about 582 students.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show the median household earns about $47,043 a year, 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 10%. That income level is 33% meaningfully below the Illinois median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Alexander County consists of 2 elementary schools (299 students), 1 middle school (69), and 4 high schools (214).
The largest single district in Alexander County is Egyptian CUSD 5, which alone enrolls about 304 students.
Looking at the last 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 582 students, fell 30% from the 828 reported in SY 2017-18. The Black share of public-school enrollment shrank from 46% to 41%.
On allk12, the community for Alexander County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data