Best Schools in Whiteside County, IL
Whiteside County, IL has 41 public schools (9 high, 8 middle, 19 elementary) serving 10,874 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 25%, so schools in Whiteside County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Whiteside County, IL
The top high schools in Whiteside County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bureau Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bureau Valley Cusd 340 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 317 Students
2. Chadwick-milledgeville Jr Hs
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chadwick-milledgeville Cusd 399 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 190 Students
3. Morrison High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morrison Cusd 6 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 296 Students
4. Polo Comm High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polo Cusd 222 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 195 Students
5. Erie High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Erie Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 184 Students
6. Sterling High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sterling Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1049 Students
7. Rock Falls Township High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rock Falls Twp Hsd 301 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 566 Students
8. Fulton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
River Bend Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 273 Students
9. Prophetstown High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prophetstown-lyndon-tampico Cusd3 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 214 Students
Best Middle Schools in Whiteside County, IL
The top middle schools in Whiteside County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bureau Valley Elem And Jh
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bureau Valley Cusd 340 • Public • Grades 3 - 8 • 298 Students
2. Plt Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prophetstown-lyndon-tampico Cusd3 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 168 Students
3. Erie Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Erie Cusd 1 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 176 Students
4. River Bend Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
River Bend Cusd 2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 213 Students
5. Rock Falls Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rock Falls Esd 13 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 241 Students
6. Aplington Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polo Cusd 222 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 115 Students
7. Morrison Jr High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morrison Cusd 6 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 220 Students
8. Challand Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sterling Cusd 5 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 710 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Whiteside County, IL
The top elementary schools in Whiteside 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. Centennial Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Polo Cusd 222 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 279 Students
3. Chadwick-milledgeville Elem Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chadwick-milledgeville Cusd 399 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 218 Students
4. East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Coloma - Nelson Cesd 20 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 215 Students
5. Bureau Valley North
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bureau Valley Cusd 340 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 192 Students
6. Tampico Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prophetstown-lyndon-tampico Cusd3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 166 Students
7. Southside School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morrison Cusd 6 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 212 Students
8. Prophetstown Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prophetstown-lyndon-tampico Cusd3 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 243 Students
9. Fulton Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
River Bend Cusd 2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 406 Students
10. Montmorency Ccsd #145
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montmorency Ccsd 145 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 210 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Whiteside County, IL
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Whiteside County, IL has a total population of 55,691 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Whiteside 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 Whiteside County, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.78 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.45 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.33 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Whiteside County, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Whiteside 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 Whiteside County, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Whiteside County, IL
How many schools are in Whiteside County, IL?
Whiteside County, IL has 41 public schools: 9 high schools, 8 middle schools and 19 elementary schools, serving 10,874 students in total.
How do schools in Whiteside County perform on state tests?
On average, 41 schools in Whiteside County score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 25%, so on average schools in Whiteside County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Whiteside 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: 43%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Whiteside County
7 places in Whiteside County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (7)
- Rock Falls (7)
- Sterling (6)
- Fulton (4)
- Morrison (4)
- Erie (3)
- Prophetstown (3)
- Tampico (1)
School districts (6)
- Sterling CUSD 5 (6 schools)
- Morrison CUSD 6 (4 schools)
- Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico CUSD3 (4 schools)
- River Bend CUSD 2 (4 schools)
- Rock Falls ESD 13 (4 schools)
- Erie CUSD 1 (3 schools)