Best 51��s in Pope County (2025-26)

Best Pope County 51��s (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 score of 12% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and score of 27% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Pope County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Illinois public schools.

Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Best 51��s in Pope County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Pope County Elementary School

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30%)
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125 State Highway 146 W
Golconda, IL 62938
(618) 683-4011

Gr: PK-8 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Rank: #22.

Pope Co High School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
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125 State Highway 146 W
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 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?

2 public schools are located in Pope County.

What is the racial composition of students in Pope County?

Pope County public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).