Bernard W Flinn Middle School vs Rockford East High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bernard W Flinn Middle School
Rockford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
807 students
Rockford East High School
Rockford · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,719 students
| Measure | Bernard W Flinn Middle School Rockford, Illinois | Rockford East High School Rockford, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #636 of 670 | #583 of 691 |
| National rank | #14645 of 15,369 | #15897 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 807 | 1,719 |
| Enrollment | 807 | 1,719 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.5% | 71.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 11% | 16% |
| Math proficiency | 6% | 10% |
| city | Rockford | Rockford |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rockford East High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.2 vs 14.4).
- •Rockford East High School does better on math proficiency (10% vs 6%).
- •Rockford East High School does better on reading proficiency (16% vs 11%).
- •Bernard W Flinn Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.5% vs 71.6%).
- •Rockford East High School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 16.5).
- •Rockford East High School is the larger school with 1,719 students compared with 807.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bernard W Flinn Middle School better than Rockford East High School?
On the Success Index (US), Rockford East High School ranks higher (16.2 vs 14.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bernard W Flinn Middle School and Rockford East High School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Rockford and Rockford in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bernard W Flinn Middle School: 807. Rockford East High School: 1,719. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bernard W Flinn Middle School and Rockford East High School rank in Illinois?
Bernard W Flinn Middle School is 636th of 670 and Rockford East High School is 583rd of 691 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).