East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch vs Rock Falls Township High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch
Rock Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
214 students
Rock Falls Township High School
Rock Falls · Public high · Grades 9–12
530 students
| Measure | East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch Rock Falls, Illinois | Rock Falls Township High School Rock Falls, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1125 of 2,303 | #473 of 691 |
| National rank | #32472 of 50,301 | #13960 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 214 | 530 |
| Enrollment | 214 | 530 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.8% | 60.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 12% |
| city | Rock Falls | Rock Falls |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.2 vs 27.1).
- •East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch does better on math proficiency (27% vs 12%).
- •East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.8% vs 60.4%).
- •East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.6).
- •Rock Falls Township High School is the larger school with 530 students compared with 214.
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 East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch better than Rock Falls Township High School?
On the Success Index (US), East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch ranks higher (39.2 vs 27.1 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 East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch and Rock Falls Township High School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Rock Falls and Rock Falls in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch: 214. Rock Falls Township High School: 530. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch and Rock Falls Township High School rank in Illinois?
East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch is 1125th of 2,303 and Rock Falls Township High School is 473rd of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).