Best Public High Schools in 62914 (Cairo, IL) (2025-26)

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Best 62914 Illinois Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 120 students in 62914, IL.

The top-ranked public high school in 62914, IL is Cairo Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public high school in zipcode 62914 have an score of 5% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and score of 10% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in 62914, IL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.

Public high school in zipcode 62914 have a of 70%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Cairo Jr/sr High School, with 60-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Best 62914, IL Public High Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Cairo Jr/sr High School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
:

Bottom 50%

4201 Sycamore St
Cairo, IL 62914
(618) 734-2187

Gr: 7-12 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 88%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 62914 Illinois

62914, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Bennett Elementary School (Closed 2011)

434 18th St
Cairo, IL 62914
(618) 734-0344

Gr: 3-6

Cairo Altenative Center (Closed 2012)

Special Education School

2403 Walnut
Cairo, IL 62914
(618) 734-9474

Cairo Junior High School (Closed 2004)

2403 Walnut St
Cairo, IL 62914
(618) 734-0300

Gr: 6-8 | 181 students Minority enrollment: 92%

Five County Vocational Sys-adult Education High School (Closed 2013)

Vocational School

1615 Commercial Ave
Cairo, IL 62914
(618) 734-4211

Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 62914, IL?

The top-ranked public high schools in 62914, IL include Cairo Jr/sr High School.

How many public high schools are located in 62914?

1 public high schools are located in 62914.

What is the racial composition of students in 62914?

62914 public high schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).