Data from the class that graduated in 2018 shows 84 percent of Pope Co students enrolled in two- or four-year programs at a college or university within 12 months of graduating high school, compared to 75 percent across the state.
Of the Pope Co graduates attending Illinois community colleges, 9 percent took remedial courses in math and 9 percent took them in communications.
Statewide, 43 percent of students enrolled in community colleges across the state had to take remedial classes.
Remediation for area schools: Class of 2018
| School District | City | School | Four-year graduation rate | Remediation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joppa-Maple Grove Ud 38 | Joppa | Joppa Junior & Senior High School | 86% | 60% |
| Dongola USD 66 | Dongola | Dongola High School | 83% | 50% |
| Cairo USD 1 | Cairo | Cairo Jr/Sr High School | 96% | 50% |
| Cobden Sud 17 | Cobden | Cobden High School | 89% | 22% |
| Century CUSD 100 | Ullin | Century Jr/Sr High School | 97% | 18% |
| Pope Co Cud 1 | Golconda | Pope Co High School | 86% | 9% |
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