For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 173 students in Pope County, IL.
The top-ranked public high school in Pope County, IL is 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 high school have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Pope County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public high schools.
Pope County, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pope Co High School, with ≥90% 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 Pope County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pope Co High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
125 State Highway 146 W
Golconda, IL 62938
(618) 683-3071
Golconda, IL 62938
(618) 683-3071
Gr: 9-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Pope County, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Pope County, IL include Pope Co High School.
How many public high schools are located in Pope County?
1 public high schools are located in Pope County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pope County?
Pope County 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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