Summary:
The city of Golconda, Illinois is home to two schools: Pope County Elementary School and Pope County High School, both part of the Pope County CUD 1 district. While the schools serve a high-need student population, they face challenges in academic performance and student engagement.
Pope County Elementary School has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 26.6% and below-average test scores across most grade levels and subject areas. In contrast, Pope County High School has a slightly lower chronic absenteeism rate of 26.0% but also struggles with below-average test scores, particularly in SAT Mathematics and English Language Arts, with only 4.7% and 14% of 11th-grade students proficient or better, respectively.
Both schools have a high percentage of students (over 60%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a significant socioeconomic need. While the schools have relatively low student-teacher ratios and above-average per-student spending, the academic performance data suggests a need for more effective resource allocation and targeted interventions to support student success. Addressing the challenges of chronic absenteeism and improving academic outcomes will be crucial for the schools in Golconda to better serve their high-need student population.
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