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Pope County High School

Pope County High School is a public high school in Golconda, IL, serving grades 9–12, rated B-, with 142 students and an 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 36% in English Language Arts.

B-TopHap school rating
Rating
B-
Grades
9–12
Enrollment
142
Students per teacher
11.3:1
Level
High
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts36%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

White95%
Asian1%
Native American1%
Hispanic1%
Black1%
Two or more races1%
Male / female
59% / 41%
Free or reduced lunch
58%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-13.4%
Prior-year enrollment
164

Homes assigned to this school

School details

Address
125 State Highway 146 W, Golconda, IL 62938
Phone
(618) 683-3071
Setting
Rural - Distant
Status
Operational
NCES ID
173228003372

School district

Pope County Community Unit School District 1

District rating
B-
Schools
2
Students
442
Spending per student
$15,023
Teachers (FTE)
38
Grades
PK–12
See every school in Pope County Community Unit School District 1

Common questions

About Pope County High School

How is Pope County High School rated?

Pope County High School holds a B- rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Pope County Community Unit School District 1 is rated B- overall.

How do students at Pope County High School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Pope County High School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 36% in English Language Arts.

What grades does Pope County High School serve?

Pope County High School serves grades 9–12 as a high school.

How many students attend Pope County High School?

142 students attend Pope County High School, down from 164 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 11.3:1.

Which homes are assigned to Pope County High School?

TopHap matches 3,402 residential properties to Pope County High School in and around Golconda. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is Pope County High School in?

Pope County High School is part of Pope County Community Unit School District 1, which reports 2 schools, 442 students and $15,023 of spending per student.