Best Schools in Winnebago County, IL
Winnebago County, IL has 112 public schools (14 high, 19 middle, 61 elementary) serving 51,089 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 22%, so schools in Winnebago County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Winnebago County, IL
The top high schools in Winnebago 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. Pecatonica High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pecatonica Cusd 321 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 290 Students
3. Winnebago High School
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Projected Test Scores
Winnebago Cusd 323 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 412 Students
4. Durand High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Durand Cusd 322 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 164 Students
5. Stillman Valley High School
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Meridian Cusd 223 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 500 Students
6. South Beloit Sr High School
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Projected Test Scores
County Of Winnebago Sd 320 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 246 Students
7. Hiawatha Jr/sr High School
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Hiawatha Cusd 426 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 213 Students
8. North Boone High School
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Projected Test Scores
North Boone Cusd 200 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 517 Students
9. Auburn High School
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Projected Test Scores
Rockford Sd 205 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1936 Students
10. Harlem High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harlem Ud 122 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1875 Students
Best Middle Schools in Winnebago County, IL
The top middle schools in Winnebago County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Thurgood Marshall School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockford Sd 205 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 482 Students
2. Willowbrook Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Prairie Hill Ccsd 133 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 296 Students
3. Roscoe Middle School
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Kinnikinnick Ccsd 131 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 577 Students
4. Stephen Mack Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Rockton Sd 140 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 547 Students
5. Meridian Jr High School
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Meridian Cusd 223 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 308 Students
6. Winnebago Middle School
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Winnebago Cusd 323 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 298 Students
7. North Boone Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
North Boone Cusd 200 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 242 Students
8. Pecatonica Comm Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pecatonica Cusd 321 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 285 Students
9. Durand Jr High School
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Projected Test Scores
Durand Cusd 322 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 79 Students
10. North Boone Upper Elem Sch
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
North Boone Cusd 200 • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 219 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Winnebago County, IL
The top elementary schools in Winnebago County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Thurgood Marshall Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rockford Sd 205 • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 365 Students
2. Prairie Hill Elem School
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Prairie Hill Ccsd 133 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 477 Students
3. Shirland C C School
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Shirland Ccsd 134 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 105 Students
4. Whitman Post Elem School
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Projected Test Scores
Rockton Sd 140 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 510 Students
5. Stone Creek School
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Kinnikinnick Ccsd 131 • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 343 Students
6. Kinnikinnick School
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Projected Test Scores
Kinnikinnick Ccsd 131 • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 378 Students
7. Durand Elem School
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Projected Test Scores
Durand Cusd 322 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 265 Students
8. Pecatonica Elem School
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Projected Test Scores
Pecatonica Cusd 321 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 322 Students
9. Haskell Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Rockford Sd 205 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 278 Students
10. Manchester Elem School
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North Boone Cusd 200 • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 143 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
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 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
18.48 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.47 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Winnebago County, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Winnebago County, IL
How many schools are in Winnebago County, IL?
Winnebago County, IL has 112 public schools: 14 high schools, 19 middle schools and 61 elementary schools, serving 51,089 students in total.
How do schools in Winnebago County perform on state tests?
On average, 112 schools in Winnebago County score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 22%, so on average schools in Winnebago County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Winnebago 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: 38%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Winnebago County
10 places in Winnebago County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (10)
- Rockford (44)
- South Beloit (7)
- Machesney Park (6)
- Loves Park (5)
- Rockton (4)
- Roscoe (4)
- Winnebago (4)
- Durand (3)
- Pecatonica (3)
- Shirland (1)
School districts (8)
- Rockford SD 205 (44 schools)
- Harlem UD 122 (11 schools)
- County of Winnebago SD 320 (5 schools)
- Kinnikinnick CCSD 131 (4 schools)
- Winnebago CUSD 323 (4 schools)
- Durand CUSD 322 (3 schools)
- Pecatonica CUSD 321 (3 schools)
- Rockton SD 140 (3 schools)