For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 300 students in Golconda, IL.
The top-ranked public middle school in Golconda, IL is Pope County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Golconda, IL public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Golconda have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Golconda, IL (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pope County Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
125 State Highway 146 W
Golconda, IL 62938
(618) 683-4011
Golconda, IL 62938
(618) 683-4011
Gr: PK-8 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Golconda, IL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Golconda, IL include Pope County Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Golconda?
1 public middle schools are located in Golconda.
What is the racial composition of students in Golconda?
Golconda public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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