For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 478 students in Pope County, IL.
The top ranked public schools in Pope County, IL are Pope County Elementary School and Pope Co High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pope County, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 31% statewide average). Schools in Pope County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Pope County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pope County Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
125 State Highway 146 W
Golconda, IL 62938
(618) 683-4011
Golconda, IL 62938
(618) 683-4011
Grades: PK-8
| 328 students
Rank: #22.
Pope Co High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
125 State Highway 146 W
Golconda, IL 62938
(618) 683-3071
Golconda, IL 62938
(618) 683-3071
Grades: 9-12
| 150 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Pope County, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Pope County, IL include Pope County Elementary School and Pope Co High School.
How many public schools are located in Pope County, IL?
2 public schools are located in Pope County, IL.
What is the racial composition of students in Pope County, IL?
Pope County, IL public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
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