For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 173 students in Golconda, IL.
The top ranked public high school in Golconda, IL is Pope Co High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Golconda, IL public high school have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Golconda have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Golconda, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pope Co High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Golconda, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pope Co High School
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
125 State Highway 146 W
Golconda, IL 62938
(618) 683-3071
Golconda, IL 62938
(618) 683-3071
Grades: 9-12
| 173 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Golconda, IL?
The top ranked public high schools in Golconda, IL include Pope Co High School.
How many public high schools are located in Golconda?
1 public high schools are located in Golconda.
What is the racial composition of students in Golconda?
Golconda public high schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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