Best Schools in Rockford, IN
Rockford, IN has 8 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 5,000 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Rockford exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Rockford, IN
The top high schools in Rockford, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Norwell High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northern Wells Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 788 Students
2. Huntington North High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Huntington Co Com Sch Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1424 Students
3. Southern Wells Jr-sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southern Wells Com Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 380 Students
Best Middle Schools in Rockford, IN
The top middle schools in Rockford, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Norwell Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northern Wells Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 566 Students
2. Riverview School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Huntington Co Com Sch Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 503 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Rockford, IN
The top elementary schools in Rockford, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lancaster Central School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northern Wells Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 544 Students
2. Salamonie Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Huntington Co Com Sch Corp • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 286 Students
3. Southern Wells Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Southern Wells Com Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 509 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Rockford, IN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Rockford, IN has a total population of 400 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Rockford, IN
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 Rockford, IN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.24 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.37 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
4.87 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Rockford, IN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Rockford, IN.
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 Rockford, IN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Rockford, IN
How many schools are in Rockford, IN?
Rockford, IN has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 5,000 students in total.
How do schools in Rockford perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Rockford score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Rockford exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Rockford?
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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