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Pope County High School

Summary:

Pope County High School is a public high school located in Golconda, Illinois, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 167 students. The school is part of the Pope County CUD 1 school district, which is ranked 635 out of 813 districts in Illinois and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pope County High School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Illinois high schools, with a ranking between 388 and 570 out of 600-700 schools over the past 10 years. The school has also maintained a 1- or 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance compared to other Illinois high schools. When analyzing the performance of different student groups, Pope County High School ranks particularly low for its White student population, ranking in the bottom 10% of Illinois high schools for this group, and also struggles with its male student population, ranking in the bottom 20% of Illinois high schools. Academically, the school's performance is significantly below the state average, with only 4.7% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in SAT Mathematics and 14% proficient or better in SAT English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 26.1% and 31.1%, respectively.

Interestingly, when comparing Pope County High School to the nearby Massac County High School and Hardin County High School, Massac County High School, located 17.1 miles away, consistently outperforms Pope County High School in academic achievement, graduation rates, and attendance metrics, ranking in the top 40% of Illinois high schools. Hardin County High School, located 14.19 miles away, has a similar performance profile to Pope County High School, ranking in the bottom half of Illinois high schools and struggling with low academic achievement and high chronic absenteeism.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 125 State Highway 146 W
       Golconda, IL  62938-4203

(618) 683-3071

District: Pope County CUD 1

SchoolDigger Rank:
518th of 697 Illinois High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,613 Help


Feeder schools for Pope County High School:

Elementary:    Pope County Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  167

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.4%
American Indian:
1.8%
African American:
1.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Pope County High School ranks worse than 74.3% of high schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.71. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Pope County High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Pope County High School is $13,613.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pope County High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pope County High School 518th of 697 Illinois public high schools. (See Pope County High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Pope County CUD 1:

SchoolDigger ranks Pope County CUD 1 635th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Pope County High School

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Rank History for all students at Pope County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 18.27 506th 592 14.5%
2005 61.13 252nd 590 57.3%
2006 78.48 108th 596 81.9%
2007 36.18 441st 612 27.9%
2008 53.26 344th 624 44.9%
2009 40.99 425th 632 32.8%
2010 17.42 539th 643 16.2%
2011 23.02 527th 655 19.5%
2012 44.02 426th 665 35.9%
2013 44.30 414th 670 38.2%
2014 40.16 441st 670 34.2%
2015 29.38 441st 614 28.2%
2016 30.58 457th 643 28.9%
2017 34.77 438th 642 31.8%
2018 19.74 536th 647 17.2%
2019 44.45 388th 701 44.7%
2021 17.47 570th 688 17.2%
2022 27.48 512th 699 26.8%
2023 37.84 446th 699 36.2%
2024 22.71 518th 697 25.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pope County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.97 459th 585 21.5%
2019 37.77 403rd 639 36.9%
2021 20.79 514th 611 15.9%
2022 28.48 465th 626 25.7%
2023 41.84 378th 644 41.3%
2024 33.59 408th 639 36.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Pope County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.79 418th 620 32.6%
2019 49.28 336th 665 49.5%
2021 10.39 593rd 639 7.2%
2022 32.26 457th 658 30.5%
2023 46.32 347th 656 47.1%
2024 27.34 467th 664 29.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Pope County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.13 575th 619 7.1%
2019 36.56 435th 675 35.6%
2021 27.95 463rd 653 29.1%
2022 19.72 541st 664 18.5%
2023 28.47 484th 668 27.5%
2024 19.63 537th 668 19.6%
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Rank History for White students at Pope County High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.70 529th 548 3.5%
2019 27.91 405th 552 26.6%
2021 9.65 532nd 553 3.8%
2022 13.17 526th 560 6.1%
2023 21.76 475th 557 14.7%
2024 11.67 522nd 554 5.8%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Illinois State Board of Education

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Enrollment information for Pope County High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 245 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 245
1990 221 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 221
1991 220 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 220
1992 213 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 216
1993 207 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 208
1994 194 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 196
1995 190 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 191
1996 190 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 191
1997 203 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 206
1998 205 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 205
1999 194 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 197
2000 197 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 199
2001 200 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 201
2002 186 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 186
2003 186 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 186
2004 184 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 188
2005 153 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 156
2006 152 2 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 159
2007 159 1 0 2 1 n/a n/a 3 166
2008 142 3 0 0 1 n/a n/a 1 147
2009 151 2 0 0 1 n/a n/a 4 158
2010 137 4 0 0 1 n/a n/a 7 149
2011 130 2 0 0 1 0 9 0 142
2012 141 1 0 0 0 0 6 0 148
2013 147 2 0 0 0 0 7 0 156
2014 154 1 0 0 0 0 5 0 160
2015 161 1 0 1 0 0 2 0 165
2016 151 0 0 1 0 0 3 0 155
2017 150 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 153
2018 135 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 139
2019 143 1 0 3 0 0 6 0 153
2020 158 1 0 2 0 0 3 0 164
2021 157 1 0 1 1 0 6 0 166
2022 143 0 1 0 2 0 4 0 150
2023 161 2 1 0 3 0 0 0 167

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pope County High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 245 17.0 14.4 n/a
1990 221 19.0 11.6 n/a
1991 220 17.0 12.9 n/a
1992 216 17.0 12.7 n/a
1993 208 17.0 12.2 n/a
1994 196 17.0 11.5 n/a
1995 191 17.5 10.9 n/a
1996 191 17.5 10.9 n/a
1997 206 17.3 11.9 n/a
1998 205 17.3 11.8 n/a
1999 197 18.3 10.8 n/a
2000 199 18.0 11.1 n/a
2001 201 17.0 11.8 n/a
2002 186 14.0 13.3 39.8
2003 186 14.0 13.3 39.8
2004 188 12.0 15.7 41.5
2005 156 13.0 12.0 41.7
2006 159 12.0 13.3 39.6
2007 166 13.0 12.8 37.4
2008 147 11.0 13.4 42.5
2009 158 13.0 12.2 40.9
2010 149 14.1 10.5 43
2011 142 15.2 9.3 49.3
2012 148 16.2 9.1 46.6
2013 156 13.7 11.3 53.2
2014 160 12.2 13.0 51.9
2015 165 13.0 12.6 54.5
2016 155 13.0 11.9 49.7
2017 153 13.1 11.6 49.7
2018 139 14.8 9.3 46.8
2019 153 14.0 10.9 59.5
2020 164 12.7 12.9 50
2021 166 n/a n/a n/a
2022 150 13.2 11.3 58.7
2023 167 12.5 13.3 62.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pope County High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 245 17.0 14.4 n/a
1990 221 19.0 11.6 n/a
1991 220 17.0 12.9 n/a
1992 216 17.0 12.7 n/a
1993 208 17.0 12.2 n/a
1994 196 17.0 11.5 n/a
1995 191 17.5 10.9 n/a
1996 191 17.5 10.9 n/a
1997 206 17.3 11.9 n/a
1998 205 17.3 11.8 n/a
1999 197 18.3 10.8 n/a
2000 199 18.0 11.1 n/a
2001 201 17.0 11.8 n/a
2002 186 14.0 13.3 39.8
2003 186 14.0 13.3 39.8
2004 188 12.0 15.7 41.5
2005 156 13.0 12.0 41.7
2006 159 12.0 13.3 39.6
2007 166 13.0 12.8 37.4
2008 147 11.0 13.4 42.5
2009 158 13.0 12.2 40.9
2010 149 14.1 10.5 43
2011 142 15.2 9.3 49.3
2012 148 16.2 9.1 46.6
2013 156 13.7 11.3 53.2
2014 160 12.2 13.0 51.9
2015 165 13.0 12.6 54.5
2016 155 13.0 11.9 49.7
2017 153 13.1 11.6 49.7
2018 139 14.8 9.3 46.8
2019 153 14.0 10.9 59.5
2020 164 12.7 12.9 50
2021 166 n/a n/a n/a
2022 150 13.2 11.3 58.7
2023 167 12.5 13.3 62.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Pope County High School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMeningococcal
2015100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2016100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%18.5%
2017100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%19.0%
201899.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%99.3%17.7%
201993.4%90.1%90.1%90.1%93.4%77.0%92.1%36.2%
202197.0%95.2%95.2%95.2%97.0%94.0%97.0%88.0%
202294.4%92.7%92.7%92.7%94.4%94.4%94.4%81.9%
202388.6%89.2%89.2%89.2%89.8%90.4%93.4%78.3%
202471.8%71.8%71.8%71.8%71.8%71.8%71.3%69.5%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Pope County High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $304 (2.6%) $11,265 (97.4%) $11,569
2020 $381 (3.6%) $10,298 (96.4%) $10,679
2021 $1,031 (12.3%) $7,349 (87.7%) $8,380
2022 $1,031 (12.3%) $7,349 (87.7%) $8,380
2023 $989 (7.6%) $12,062 (92.4%) $13,052
2024 $776 (5.7%) $12,837 (94.3%) $13,613

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Pope County High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 388th of 701 High schoolsRanks 446th of 699 High schools
 8.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
11th Grade Mathematics (Pope County High School)22.59.5
 13%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Pope County CUD 1)22.59.5
 13%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)34.826.7
 8.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Pope County High School)3514.3
 20.7%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Pope County CUD 1)3514.3
 20.7%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.731.6
 5.1%
End of Course Science (Pope County High School)19.651.2
 31.6%
   End of Course Science (Pope County CUD 1)19.650
 30.4%
   End of Course Science (Illinois)36.452.2
 15.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students153167
 9.2%
African American12
 100%
American Indian03
Asian01
Hispanic30
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White143161
 12.6%
Two or More Races60
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients59.5%62.3%
 2.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Pope County High School

Students at Pope County High School are 96% White, 2% American Indian, 1% African American.

Pope County High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Pope County Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 167 students attended Pope County High School.

Pope County High School ranks 518th of 697 Illinois high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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