Challand Middle School vs Rock Falls Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Illinois, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Challand Middle School
Sterling · Public middle · Grades 6–8
726 students
Rock Falls Middle School
Rock Falls · Public middle · Grades 6–8
246 students
| Measure | Challand Middle School Sterling, Illinois | Rock Falls Middle School Rock Falls, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #571 of 670 | #295 of 670 |
| National rank | #13338 of 15,369 | #8127 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 726 | 246 |
| Enrollment | 726 | 246 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.8% | 75.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 34% |
| city | Sterling | Rock Falls |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rock Falls Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.8 vs 22.4).
- •Rock Falls Middle School does better on math proficiency (34% vs 17%).
- •Rock Falls Middle School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 28%).
- •Challand Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.8% vs 75.2%).
- •Rock Falls Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 16.5).
- •Challand Middle School is the larger school with 726 students compared with 246.
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 Challand Middle School better than Rock Falls Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Rock Falls Middle School ranks higher (47.8 vs 22.4 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 Challand Middle School and Rock Falls Middle School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Sterling and Rock Falls in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Challand Middle School: 726. Rock Falls Middle School: 246. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Challand Middle School and Rock Falls Middle School rank in Illinois?
Challand Middle School is 571st of 670 and Rock Falls Middle School is 295th of 670 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).