Total enrollment
442
-90 (-17%) vs SY 2017-18
2 schools in Golconda
Illinois · Public K-12
Public K-12 enrollment in Golconda totals about 442 students across 2 schools (an average of 221 students per campus).
7-year change in Golconda
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
93%
was 94%
% Hispanic
2%
was 1%
% Black
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
691
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
442
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
2
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pope Co High School | High | 09-12 | 142 |
| Pope County Elementary School | Elementary | PK-08 | 300 |
About Golconda
Golconda, Illinois is home to 2 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 442 students. By school count, it is a compact city.
In terms of grade levels, the city covers 1 elementary, and 1 high.
Per-campus enrollment runs near 221, below the state mean of about 480.
Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment declined 17%: 532 students in SY 2017-18 versus 442 in SY 2024-25.
On allk12, the community for Golconda discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.