| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shawnee Community Unit School District 84 | Mc Clure | 1/10 Poor · 5th pct | 285 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Egyptian Community Unit School District 5 | Olive Branch | 1/10 Poor · 2nd pct | 377 | 3 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Cairo Community Unit School District 1 | Cairo | 1/10 Poor · 1st pct | 302 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Alexander County compares
Together they enroll 964 students across 8 schools. The largest is Egyptian Community Unit School District 5 with 377 students. Districts here average 1.0/10, below the Illinois average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 1/10.
School Districts in Alexander County, Illinois
Alexander County has 3 public school districts covering 6 zip codes. The top-rated district in Alexander County is Shawnee Community Unit School District 84 (1/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (IAR 2023–24), ranked against all districts in Illinois. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Alexander County, IL?
3 school districts serve zip codes in Alexander County, IL. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Alexander County, IL?
Of the districts serving Alexander County, Shawnee Community Unit School District 84 has the highest rating on this site at 1/10. That places it in the 5th percentile among Illinois school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Illinois reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Illinois and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Illinois only, never across state lines.