Rock Falls Township High School vs Sterling High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Illinois, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rock Falls Township High School
Rock Falls · Public high · Grades 9–12
530 students
Sterling High School
Sterling · Public high · Grades 9–12
999 students
| Measure | Rock Falls Township High School Rock Falls, Illinois | Sterling High School Sterling, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #473 of 691 | #404 of 691 |
| National rank | #13960 of 16,910 | #13032 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 530 | 999 |
| Enrollment | 530 | 999 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.4% | 54.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 29% |
| city | Rock Falls | Sterling |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sterling High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.4 vs 27.1).
- •Sterling High School does better on math proficiency (29% vs 12%).
- •Sterling High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.1% vs 60.4%).
- •Rock Falls Township High School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 17.5).
- •Sterling High School is the larger school with 999 students compared with 530.
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 Rock Falls Township High School better than Sterling High School?
On the Success Index (US), Sterling High School ranks higher (31.4 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 Rock Falls Township High School and Sterling High School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Rock Falls and Sterling in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rock Falls Township High School: 530. Sterling High School: 999. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rock Falls Township High School and Sterling High School rank in Illinois?
Rock Falls Township High School is 473rd of 691 and Sterling High School is 404th of 691 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).