Merrill Elem School vs Rock Falls Township High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Merrill Elem School
Rock Falls · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
258 students
Rock Falls Township High School
Rock Falls · Public high · Grades 9–12
530 students
| Measure | Merrill Elem School Rock Falls, Illinois | Rock Falls Township High School Rock Falls, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1743 of 2,303 | #473 of 691 |
| National rank | #43089 of 50,301 | #13960 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 258 | 530 |
| Enrollment | 258 | 530 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.9% | 60.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 12% |
| city | Rock Falls | Rock Falls |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rock Falls Township High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.1 vs 22.8).
- •Merrill Elem School does better on math proficiency (20% vs 12%).
- •Rock Falls Township High School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 25%).
- •Rock Falls Township High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.4% vs 77.9%).
- •Rock Falls Township High School is the larger school with 530 students compared with 258.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Merrill Elem School better than Rock Falls Township High School?
On the Success Index (US), Rock Falls Township High School ranks higher (27.1 vs 22.8 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 Merrill Elem School and Rock Falls Township High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Rock Falls and Rock Falls in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Merrill Elem School: 258. Rock Falls Township High School: 530. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Merrill Elem School and Rock Falls Township High School rank in Illinois?
Merrill Elem School is 1743rd of 2,303 and Rock Falls Township High School is 473rd of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).