Riverdale PreSchool Center vs Sterling High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 5.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Riverdale PreSchool Center
Rock Falls · Public other · Grades PK–PK
145 students
Sterling High School
Sterling · Public high · Grades 9–12
999 students
| Measure | Riverdale PreSchool Center Rock Falls, Illinois | Sterling High School Sterling, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #404 of 691 |
| National rank | – | #13032 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 145 | 999 |
| Enrollment | 145 | 999 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 54.1% |
| Students per teacher | 29.0 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 32% |
| Math proficiency | – | 29% |
| city | Rock Falls | Sterling |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sterling High School does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 29.0).
- •Sterling High School is the larger school with 999 students compared with 145.
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 Riverdale PreSchool Center better than Sterling High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Riverdale PreSchool Center and Sterling High School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Rock Falls and Sterling in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Riverdale PreSchool Center: 145. Sterling High School: 999. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Riverdale PreSchool Center and Sterling High School rank in Illinois?
Riverdale PreSchool Center is unranked and Sterling High School is 404th of 691 among other schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).