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Best Schools in Golconda, IL
Golconda, IL has 5 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 2 elementary) serving 1,437 students. On average they score 49% on state proficiency tests against a projected 23%, so schools in Golconda greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Golconda, IL
The top high schools in Golconda, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Massac County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Massac Ud 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 583 Students
2. Pope Co High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pope Co Cud 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 167 Students
Best Middle Schools in Golconda, IL
The top middle schools in Golconda, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Massac Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Massac Ud 1 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 244 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Golconda, IL
The top elementary schools in Golconda, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jefferson Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Massac Ud 1 • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 124 Students
2. Pope County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pope Co Cud 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 319 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Golconda, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Golconda, IL has a total population of 1,076 with 14% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Golconda, IL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Golconda, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.86 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.01 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.85 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Golconda, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Golconda, IL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Golconda, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Golconda, IL
How many schools are in Golconda, IL?
Golconda, IL has 5 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 1,437 students in total.
How do schools in Golconda perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Golconda score 49% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 23%, so on average schools in Golconda greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Golconda?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 19%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 18%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 16%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Golconda
2 of 2 schools in Golconda carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 1D: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in Golconda. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.