Ogle County Schools & Education
Ogle County, Illinois
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
83/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
93.9%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
93.9%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,877
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,250
School Score
83/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 63/100
State Score Position
#9
of 102 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Ogle County
Measured School Summary
Ogle County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 83/100 and a graduation rate of 93.9%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
Ogle County spends $9,877 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 32% above the Illinois average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 5.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 7% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Ogle County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
26 public schools and 10 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
83/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #9 of 102 Illinois counties with school score data.
Completion
93.9%
5.1 pts above the state average
Funding context
$9,877
$627 above the state average
School coverage
26
10 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Ogle County has 26 public schools across 10 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Ogle County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Higher-signal county
Ogle County screens well on the measured county-level school signal. The next check is whether that strength is broad across districts or concentrated in a few school pathways.
State position
#9
of 102 Illinois counties with school score data. The county score is 20 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 96% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Rochelle CCSD 231
Elementary and middle visible
1,577 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Meridian CUSD 223
Elementary to high school visible
1,493 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Byron CUSD 226
Elementary to high school visible
1,466 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Oregon CUSD 220
Elementary and high visible
1,439 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Meridian CUSD 223 is the largest listed district slice, with 4 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Ogle County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Ogle County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Which schools are missing enrollment or ratio fields, and does the district publish a newer local profile than the NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data?
Education Overview
About Schools in Ogle County, Illinois
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Diverse Districts and Comprehensive Schools
Ogle County supports 8,348 students across 26 public schools managed by 10 different districts. The system includes 12 elementary, 4 middle, and 8 high schools, along with specialized alternative and special education facilities.
Rochelle and Meridian District Leaders
Rochelle CCSD 231 and Meridian CUSD 223 are among the largest districts, serving 1,577 and 1,493 students respectively. Despite the large number of districts, there are no charter schools in the county.
A Mix of Town Hubs and Rural Outposts
School locations are perfectly split between 13 rural and 13 town settings, with an average enrollment of 379. Facilities range from Rochelle Township High with 863 students to smaller, intimate rural elementary schools.
School Overview
Total Schools
26
in Ogle County
Reported Enrollment
8,348
25 schools reporting
School Districts
10
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
10 School Districts in Ogle County
Rochelle CCSD 231
Meridian CUSD 223
Byron CUSD 226
Oregon CUSD 220
Rochelle Twp HSD 212
Polo CUSD 222
Creston CCSD 161
Kings Cons SD 144
Eswood CCSD 269
Ogle Co Education Cooperative
26 Public Schools in Ogle County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 26 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rochelle Twp High School | Record | Rochelle Twp HSD 212 | Rochelle, 61068Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 863 |
| Oregon Elem Sch | Record | Oregon CUSD 220 | Oregon, 61061Town: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 776 |
| Oregon Jr/Sr High School | Record | Oregon CUSD 220 | Oregon, 61061Town: Distant | 7–12 | High | 663 |
| Mary Morgan Elem Sch | Record | Byron CUSD 226 | Byron, 61010Town: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 659 |
| Stillman Valley High School | Record | Meridian CUSD 223 | Stillman Valley, 61084Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 500 |
| Lincoln Elem School | Record | Rochelle CCSD 231 | Rochelle, 61068Rural: Fringe | PK–1 | Primary | 495 |
| Rochelle Middle School | Record | Rochelle CCSD 231 | Rochelle, 61068Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 474 |
| Byron High School 9-12 | Record | Byron CUSD 226 | Byron, 61010Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 457 |
| Forreston Jr/Sr High Sch | Record | Forrestville Valley CUSD 221 | Forreston, 61030Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 427 |
| Highland Elem School | Record | Meridian CUSD 223 | Stillman Valley, 61084Town: Fringe | PK–2 | Primary | 361 |
| Byron Middle School | Record | Byron CUSD 226 | Byron, 61010Town: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 350 |
| Tilton Elem School | Record | Rochelle CCSD 231 | Rochelle, 61068Town: Distant | 4–5 | Primary | 330 |
| Monroe Center Grade School | Record | Meridian CUSD 223 | Monroe Center, 61052Rural: Fringe | 3–5 | Primary | 324 |
| Meridian Jr High School | Record | Meridian CUSD 223 | Stillman Valley, 61084Town: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 308 |
| Centennial Elem School | Record | Polo CUSD 222 | Polo, 61064Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 279 |
| Central Elem School | Record | Rochelle CCSD 231 | Rochelle, 61068Town: Distant | 2–3 | Primary | 278 |
| Forreston Grade School | Record | Forrestville Valley CUSD 221 | Forreston, 61030Rural: Distant | 1–5 | Primary | 244 |
| Polo Comm High School | Record | Polo CUSD 222 | Polo, 61064Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 195 |
| Aplington Middle School | Record | Polo CUSD 222 | Polo, 61064Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 115 |
| Creston Elem School | Record | Creston CCSD 161 | Creston, 60113Rural: Distant | KG–8 | Primary | 94 |
Rochelle Twp High School
Rochelle Twp HSD 212
Rochelle, 61068 / Rural: Fringe
Stillman Valley High School
Meridian CUSD 223
Stillman Valley, 61084 / Town: Fringe
Forreston Jr/Sr High Sch
Forrestville Valley CUSD 221
Forreston, 61030 / Rural: Distant
Highland Elem School
Meridian CUSD 223
Stillman Valley, 61084 / Town: Fringe
Monroe Center Grade School
Meridian CUSD 223
Monroe Center, 61052 / Rural: Fringe
Meridian Jr High School
Meridian CUSD 223
Stillman Valley, 61084 / Town: Fringe
Forreston Grade School
Forrestville Valley CUSD 221
Forreston, 61030 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,877
State avg $9,250
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Schools in Ogle County, Illinois — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Ogle County, Illinois?
Ogle County supports 8,348 students across 26 public schools managed by 10 different districts. The system includes 12 elementary, 4 middle, and 8 high schools, along with specialized alternative and special education facilities.
What are the major school districts in Ogle County, Illinois?
Rochelle CCSD 231 and Meridian CUSD 223 are among the largest districts, serving 1,577 and 1,493 students respectively. Despite the large number of districts, there are no charter schools in the county.
What is the school experience like in Ogle County?
School locations are perfectly split between 13 rural and 13 town settings, with an average enrollment of 379. Facilities range from Rochelle Township High with 863 students to smaller, intimate rural elementary schools.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.