Rock Island County Schools & Education
Rock Island County, Illinois
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
63/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
88.9%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
88.9%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,392
National avg $13,239
State avg $9,250
School Score
63/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 63/100
State Score Position
#51
of 102 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Rock Island County
Measured School Summary
Rock Island County performs at an average level with a school score of 63/100 and a solid graduation rate of 88.9%.
Funding Context
Rock Island County spends $9,392 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 0% below the Illinois average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Rock Island 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
57 public schools and 11 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
63/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #51 of 102 Illinois counties with school score data.
Completion
88.9%
0.1 pts above the state average
Funding context
$9,392
$142 above the state average
School coverage
57
11 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Rock Island County has 57 public schools across 11 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 Rock Island 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.
Large multi-district county
Rock Island County has many school records across many districts. County averages are only the opening screen; neighborhood-level assignment and grade-band fit matter more here.
State position
#51
of 102 Illinois counties with school score data. The county score is roughly in line with the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 93% 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.
Moline-Coal Valley CUSD 40
Elementary to high school visible
7,185 students
15 listed schools in this county slice.
Rock Island SD 41
Elementary to high school visible
6,204 students
14 listed schools in this county slice.
East Moline SD 37
Elementary and middle visible
2,600 students
7 listed schools in this county slice.
United Twp HSD 30
High school only in this slice
1,789 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Moline-Coal Valley CUSD 40 is the largest listed district slice, with 15 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 Rock Island County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Rock Island 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 Rock Island 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.
A Robust Network of 57 Public Schools
Rock Island County supports 21,732 students across a diverse network of 57 public schools and 11 distinct districts. The infrastructure includes 30 elementary, 11 middle, and 9 high schools, alongside several specialized education centers. This comprehensive system ensures educational coverage for families throughout the Quad Cities area.
Major Districts Lead the Region
Moline-Coal Valley CUSD 40 is the largest provider, educating 7,185 students across 15 different schools. Rock Island SD 41 follows closely with 14 schools serving 6,204 students. Currently, there are no charter schools operating within the county's 11 districts.
City and Suburban Learning Environments
The locale is primarily urban and suburban, with 28 schools in city settings and 19 in suburbs. Moline Sr High School is the largest campus with 2,196 students, while the average school size across the county remains moderate at 453 students. Only 10 schools are situated in rural areas, reflecting the county's developed character.
School Overview
Total Schools
57
in Rock Island County
Reported Enrollment
21,732
53 schools reporting
School Districts
11
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
11 School Districts in Rock Island County
Moline-Coal Valley CUSD 40
GuideRock Island SD 41
GuideEast Moline SD 37
United Twp HSD 30
Riverdale CUSD 100
Rockridge CUSD 300
Silvis SD 34
Carbon Cliff-Barstow SD 36
Hampton SD 29
Black Hawk Area Sp Ed District
57 Public Schools in Rock Island County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 4 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 57 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moline Sr High School | Profile | Moline-Coal Valley CUSD 40 | Moline, 61265City: Small | 9–12 | High | 2,196 |
| Rock Island High School | Profile | Rock Island SD 41 | Rock Island, 61201City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,810 |
| United Twp High School | Profile | United Twp HSD 30 | East Moline, 61244Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,789 |
| Glenview Middle School | Profile | East Moline SD 37 | East Moline, 61244Suburb: Large | 5–8 | Middle | 1,150 |
| Woodrow Wilson Middle School | Record | Moline-Coal Valley CUSD 40 | Moline, 61265City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 829 |
| John Deere Middle School | Record | Moline-Coal Valley CUSD 40 | Moline, 61265City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 755 |
| Hamilton Elem School | Record | Moline-Coal Valley CUSD 40 | Moline, 61265City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 608 |
| Riverdale Elem School | Record | Riverdale CUSD 100 | Port Byron, 61275Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 513 |
| Rock Island Academy | Record | Rock Island SD 41 | Rock Island, 61201City: Small | PK–6 | Primary | 504 |
| Washington Jr High School | Record | Rock Island SD 41 | Rock Island, 61201City: Small | 7–8 | Middle | 484 |
| Eugene Field Elem School | Record | Rock Island SD 41 | Rock Island, 61201City: Small | KG–6 | Primary | 471 |
| Sherrard High School | Record | Sherrard CUSD 200 | Sherrard, 61281Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 451 |
| RICMS | Record | Rock Island SD 41 | Rock Island, 61201City: Small | PK–6 | Primary | 436 |
| Edison Jr High School | Record | Rock Island SD 41 | Rock Island, 61201City: Small | 7–8 | Middle | 422 |
| George O Barr School | Record | Silvis SD 34 | Silvis, 61282Suburb: Large | PK–5 | Primary | 418 |
| Ridgewood Elem School | Record | East Moline SD 37 | East Moline, 61244Suburb: Large | KG–4 | Primary | 413 |
| Horace Mann ELC | Record | Rock Island SD 41 | Rock Island, 61201City: Small | PK | Other | 383 |
| Roosevelt Elem School | Record | Moline-Coal Valley CUSD 40 | Moline, 61265City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 383 |
| Denkmann Elem School | Record | Rock Island SD 41 | Rock Island, 61201City: Small | KG–6 | Primary | 367 |
| Rockridge High School | Record | Rockridge CUSD 300 | Taylor Ridge, 61284Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 343 |
Moline Sr High School
Moline-Coal Valley CUSD 40
Moline, 61265 / City: Small
Rock Island High School
Rock Island SD 41
Rock Island, 61201 / City: Small
United Twp High School
United Twp HSD 30
East Moline, 61244 / Suburb: Large
Glenview Middle School
East Moline SD 37
East Moline, 61244 / Suburb: Large
Woodrow Wilson Middle School
Moline-Coal Valley CUSD 40
Moline, 61265 / City: Small
John Deere Middle School
Moline-Coal Valley CUSD 40
Moline, 61265 / City: Small
Hamilton Elem School
Moline-Coal Valley CUSD 40
Moline, 61265 / City: Small
Riverdale Elem School
Riverdale CUSD 100
Port Byron, 61275 / Rural: Fringe
Washington Jr High School
Rock Island SD 41
Rock Island, 61201 / City: Small
Eugene Field Elem School
Rock Island SD 41
Rock Island, 61201 / City: Small
Ridgewood Elem School
East Moline SD 37
East Moline, 61244 / Suburb: Large
Roosevelt Elem School
Moline-Coal Valley CUSD 40
Moline, 61265 / City: Small
Rockridge High School
Rockridge CUSD 300
Taylor Ridge, 61284 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,392
State avg $9,250
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Schools in Rock Island County, Illinois — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Rock Island County, Illinois?
Rock Island County supports 21,732 students across a diverse network of 57 public schools and 11 distinct districts. The infrastructure includes 30 elementary, 11 middle, and 9 high schools, alongside several specialized education centers. This comprehensive system ensures educational coverage for families throughout the Quad Cities area.
What are the major school districts in Rock Island County, Illinois?
Moline-Coal Valley CUSD 40 is the largest provider, educating 7,185 students across 15 different schools. Rock Island SD 41 follows closely with 14 schools serving 6,204 students. Currently, there are no charter schools operating within the county's 11 districts.
What is the school experience like in Rock Island County?
The locale is primarily urban and suburban, with 28 schools in city settings and 19 in suburbs. Moline Sr High School is the largest campus with 2,196 students, while the average school size across the county remains moderate at 453 students. Only 10 schools are situated in rural areas, reflecting the county's developed character.
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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.