Best Schools in Rock Island County, IL
Rock Island County, IL has 66 public schools (9 high, 13 middle, 39 elementary) serving 26,249 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 24%, so schools in Rock Island County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Rock Island County, IL
The top high schools in Rock Island County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Riverdale Sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Riverdale Cusd 100 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 312 Students
2. Orion High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orion Cusd 223 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 308 Students
3. Sherrard High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sherrard Cusd 200 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 451 Students
4. Erie High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Erie Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 184 Students
5. Rockridge High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockridge Cusd 300 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 343 Students
6. Mercer County High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mercer County School District 404 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 404 Students
7. Moline Sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Moline-coal Valley Cusd 40 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2196 Students
8. United Twp High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
United Twp Hsd 30 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1789 Students
9. Rock Island High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rock Island Sd 41 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1810 Students
Best Middle Schools in Rock Island County, IL
The top middle schools in Rock Island County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Orion Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orion Cusd 223 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 223 Students
2. Riverdale Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Riverdale Cusd 100 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 267 Students
3. Erie Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Erie Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 176 Students
4. Rockridge Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockridge Cusd 300 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 233 Students
5. Sherrard Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sherrard Cusd 200 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 220 Students
6. Matherville Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sherrard Cusd 200 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 190 Students
7. Mercer County Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mercer County School District 404 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 299 Students
8. Woodrow Wilson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Moline-coal Valley Cusd 40 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 829 Students
9. Washington Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rock Island Sd 41 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 484 Students
10. John Deere Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Moline-coal Valley Cusd 40 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 755 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Rock Island County, IL
The top elementary schools in Rock Island County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Erie Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Erie Cusd 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 246 Students
2. C R Hanna Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orion Cusd 223 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 468 Students
3. Riverdale Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Riverdale Cusd 100 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 513 Students
4. Jane Addams Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Moline-coal Valley Cusd 40 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 275 Students
5. Andalusia Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockridge Cusd 300 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 236 Students
6. New Boston Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mercer County School District 404 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 175 Students
7. Sherrard Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sherrard Cusd 200 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 237 Students
8. Hampton Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hampton Sd 29 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 239 Students
9. Bicentennial Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Moline-coal Valley Cusd 40 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 312 Students
10. Benjamin Franklin Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Moline-coal Valley Cusd 40 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 287 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Rock Island County, IL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Rock Island County, IL has a total population of 144,672 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Rock Island 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 Rock Island County, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
20.01 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.71 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.30 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Rock Island County, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Rock Island 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 Rock Island County, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Rock Island County, IL
How many schools are in Rock Island County, IL?
Rock Island County, IL has 66 public schools: 9 high schools, 13 middle schools and 39 elementary schools, serving 26,249 students in total.
How do schools in Rock Island County perform on state tests?
On average, 66 schools in Rock Island County score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 24%, so on average schools in Rock Island County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Rock Island 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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- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 66%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Rock Island County
12 places in Rock Island County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (12)
- Moline (13)
- Rock Island (12)
- East Moline (6)
- Port Byron (3)
- Silvis (3)
- Taylor Ridge (3)
- Sherrard (2)
- Andalusia (1)
- Coal Valley (1)
- Hampton (1)
- Illinois City (1)
- Milan (1)
School districts (5)
- Moline-Coal Valley CUSD 40 (14 schools)
- Rock Island SD 41 (13 schools)
- East Moline SD 37 (5 schools)
- Rockridge CUSD 300 (5 schools)
- Riverdale CUSD 100 (3 schools)