For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 120 students in Tamms, IL.
The top ranked public high school in Tamms, IL is Egyptian Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tamms, IL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Tamms have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Tamms, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Egyptian Sr High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Tamms, IL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Egyptian Sr High School
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
20023 Diswood Rd
Tamms, IL 62988
(618) 776-5251
Tamms, IL 62988
(618) 776-5251
Grades: 9-12
| 120 students
Rank: n/an/a
Five County Reg Voc Center
Vocational School
130 Washington St
Tamms, IL 62988
(618) 747-2703
Tamms, IL 62988
(618) 747-2703
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Five County Reg Voc System
Vocational School
130 Washington Ave
Tamms, IL 62988
(618) 747-2703
Tamms, IL 62988
(618) 747-2703
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Tamms, Illinois Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Five County Vocational Center-tamms High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
2nd And Washington
Tamms, IL 62988
(618) 747-2703
Tamms, IL 62988
(618) 747-2703
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Five County Vocational Sys-joppa Campus High School (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
2nd And Washington St
Tamms, IL 62988
(618) 543-9023
Tamms, IL 62988
(618) 543-9023
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Tamms Correctional Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
8500 Supermax Rd
Tamms, IL 62988
(618) 747-2042
Tamms, IL 62988
(618) 747-2042
Grades: 12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Tamms, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Tamms, IL include Egyptian Sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Tamms?
3 public high schools are located in Tamms.
What is the racial composition of students in Tamms?
Tamms public high schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
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