Parkside Elementary School vs Rockford High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parkside Elementary School
Rockford · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
179 students
Rockford High School
Rockford · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,750 students
| Measure | Parkside Elementary School Rockford, Michigan | Rockford High School Rockford, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #117 of 1,581 | #47 of 591 |
| National rank | #6101 of 50,301 | #2393 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 179 | 1,750 |
| Enrollment | 179 | 1,750 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.4% | 16.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 57% |
| city | Rockford | Rockford |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parkside Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.1 vs 73.8).
- •Parkside Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Rockford High School does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 67%).
- •Rockford High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.2% vs 32.4%).
- •Parkside Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 19.7).
- •Rockford High School is the larger school with 1,750 students compared with 179.
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 Parkside Elementary School better than Rockford High School?
On the Success Index (US), Parkside Elementary School ranks higher (78.1 vs 73.8 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 Parkside Elementary School and Rockford High School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Rockford and Rockford in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Parkside Elementary School: 179. Rockford High School: 1,750. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Parkside Elementary School and Rockford High School rank in Michigan?
Parkside Elementary School is 117th of 1,581 and Rockford High School is 47th of 591 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).