Best High Schools in Winnebago County, IL

Winnebago County, IL has 32 high schools with 17,116 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Winnebago County score 21% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 24% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Winnebago County don't meet expectations.

1. Hononegah Chd High School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hononegah Chd 207 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1891 Students

2. Pecatonica High School

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Pecatonica Cusd 321 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 290 Students

3. Durand High School

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Durand Cusd 322 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 164 Students

4. Stillman Valley High School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Meridian Cusd 223 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 500 Students

5. Winnebago High School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Winnebago Cusd 323 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 412 Students

6. Auburn High School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rockford Sd 205 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1936 Students

7. Guilford High School

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Rockford Sd 205 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2071 Students

8. Harlem High School

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Harlem Ud 122 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1875 Students

9. South Beloit Sr High School

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

County Of Winnebago Sd 320 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 246 Students

10. North Boone High School

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

North Boone Cusd 200 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 517 Students

Best Middle Schools in Winnebago County, IL

Winnebago County, IL has 21 middle schools with 9,933 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Winnebago County score 26% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 27% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Winnebago County meet expectations.

1. Thurgood Marshall School

A+

SchoolGrade

82%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rockford Sd 205 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 482 Students

2. Willowbrook Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Prairie Hill Ccsd 133 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 296 Students

3. Pecatonica Comm Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Pecatonica Cusd 321 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 285 Students

4. Stephen Mack Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rockton Sd 140 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 547 Students

5. Roscoe Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Kinnikinnick Ccsd 131 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 577 Students

6. Winnebago Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Winnebago Cusd 323 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 298 Students

7. Meridian Jr High School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Meridian Cusd 223 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 308 Students

8. South Beloit Jr High School

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

County Of Winnebago Sd 320 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 144 Students

9. Blackhawk Elementary School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

County Of Winnebago Sd 320 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 121 Students

10. North Boone Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

North Boone Cusd 200 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 242 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Winnebago County, IL

Winnebago County, IL has 61 elementary schools with 23,227 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Winnebago County score 17% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 20% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Winnebago County don't meet expectations.

1. Thurgood Marshall Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Rockford Sd 205 • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 365 Students

2. Prairie Hill Elem School

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Prairie Hill Ccsd 133 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 477 Students

3. Stone Creek School

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Kinnikinnick Ccsd 131 • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 343 Students

4. Shirland C C School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Shirland Ccsd 134 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 105 Students

5. Durand Elem School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Durand Cusd 322 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 265 Students

6. Whitman Post Elem School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rockton Sd 140 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 510 Students

7. Pecatonica Elem School

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Pecatonica Cusd 321 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 322 Students

8. Kinnikinnick School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Kinnikinnick Ccsd 131 • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 378 Students

9. Olson Park Elem School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Harlem Ud 122 • Public • Grades 1 - 6 • 343 Students

10. Jean Mcnair Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Winnebago Cusd 323 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 275 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Winnebago County, IL

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Winnebago County, IL has a total population of 285,350 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Winnebago County, IL

50,509

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

89%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

24%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Winnebago County, IL.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B

18.48 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C+

3.47 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B-

15.01 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Winnebago County, IL.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Winnebago County, IL.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,568 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

56 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Winnebago County, IL Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 25%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 31%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 29%
  • Projected Test Scores: 27%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
DeKalb County, IL

  • Actual Test Scores: 23%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 40%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 28%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Green County, WI

  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 21%
  • Projected Test Scores: 25%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 25%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations