Best Schools in Boone County, IL
Boone County, IL has 31 public schools (7 high, 7 middle, 17 elementary) serving 19,287 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 22%, so schools in Boone County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Boone County, IL
The top high schools in Boone County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hononegah Chd High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hononegah Chd 207 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1891 Students
2. Hiawatha Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hiawatha Cusd 426 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 213 Students
3. Belvidere North High Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belvidere Cusd 100 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1472 Students
4. North Boone High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Boone Cusd 200 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 517 Students
5. Guilford High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockford Sd 205 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2071 Students
6. Harvard High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harvard Cusd 50 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 816 Students
7. Belvidere High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belvidere Cusd 100 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1210 Students
Best Middle Schools in Boone County, IL
The top middle schools in Boone County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Roscoe Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kinnikinnick Ccsd 131 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 577 Students
2. North Boone Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Boone Cusd 200 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 242 Students
3. Belvidere Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belvidere Cusd 100 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 897 Students
4. North Boone Upper Elem Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Boone Cusd 200 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 219 Students
5. Belvidere South Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belvidere Cusd 100 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 780 Students
6. Harvard Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harvard Cusd 50 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 540 Students
7. Eisenhower Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockford Sd 205 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 961 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Boone County, IL
The top elementary schools in Boone County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Poplar Grove Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Boone Cusd 200 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 238 Students
2. Stone Creek School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kinnikinnick Ccsd 131 • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 343 Students
3. Kinnikinnick School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kinnikinnick Ccsd 131 • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 378 Students
4. Manchester Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Boone Cusd 200 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 143 Students
5. Caledonia Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belvidere Cusd 100 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 411 Students
6. Hiawatha Elem Sch Prek-5
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hiawatha Cusd 426 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 207 Students
7. Seth Whitman Elem Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belvidere Cusd 100 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 622 Students
8. Capron Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
North Boone Cusd 200 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 172 Students
9. Spring Creek Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockford Sd 205 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 501 Students
10. Perry Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belvidere Cusd 100 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 272 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Boone County, IL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Boone County, IL has a total population of 53,448 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Boone County, 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 Boone County, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.49 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.91 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.58 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Boone County, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Boone County, 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 Boone County, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Boone County, IL
How many schools are in Boone County, IL?
Boone County, IL has 31 public schools: 7 high schools, 7 middle schools and 17 elementary schools, serving 19,287 students in total.
How do schools in Boone County perform on state tests?
On average, 31 schools in Boone County score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 22%, so on average schools in Boone County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Boone County?
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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- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 27%
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- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 44%
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- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Boone County
4 places in Boone County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Belvidere (9)
- Poplar Grove (5)
- Caledonia (1)
- Capron (1)
School districts (2)
- Belvidere CUSD 100 (10 schools)
- North Boone CUSD 200 (6 schools)