Rock County Schools & Education
Rock County, Wisconsin
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
60/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
91.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
91.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 91.8%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,932
National avg $13,239
State avg $8,113
School Score
60/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 65/100
State Score Position
#51
of 72 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Rock County
Measured School Summary
Rock County performs at an average level with a school score of 60/100 and a solid graduation rate of 91.0%.
Funding Context
At $7,932 per pupil, Rock County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 8% below the Wisconsin average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 0.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Rock 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
65 public schools and 9 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
60/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #51 of 72 Wisconsin counties with school score data.
Completion
91.0%
0.8 pts below the state average
Funding context
$7,932
$181 below the state average
School coverage
65
9 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 County has 65 public schools across 9 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 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 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 72 Wisconsin counties with school score data. The county score is 5 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% 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.
Janesville School District
Elementary to high school visible
9,537 students
23 listed schools in this county slice.
Beloit School District
Elementary to high school visible
5,165 students
14 listed schools in this county slice.
Milton School District
Elementary to high school visible
3,420 students
7 listed schools in this county slice.
Edgerton School District
Elementary to high school visible
1,929 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Janesville School District is the largest listed district slice, with 23 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 County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Rock County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Rock County, Wisconsin
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 Large-Scale Regional Education Hub
Rock County hosts an expansive system of 65 public schools across 9 districts, serving 25,692 students. This includes 30 elementary schools and 14 high schools, making it one of the largest educational infrastructures in the state.
Janesville and Beloit Lead the County
The Janesville School District is the largest, educating over 9,500 students, followed by Beloit with 5,165. The county offers a healthy variety of choices, with 6 charter schools and 3 alternative schools available.
Urban Variety and Large High Schools
With 37 schools in city settings, Rock County offers a fast-paced urban educational environment. Schools average 401 students, but Craig High and Memorial High each serve over 1,400 students, offering vast extracurricular opportunities.
School Overview
Total Schools
65
in Rock County
Reported Enrollment
25,692
65 schools reporting
School Districts
9
districts
Charter Schools
6
9% of total
School Level Breakdown
9 School Districts in Rock County
Janesville School District
GuideBeloit School District
GuideMilton School District
GuideEdgerton School District
Beloit Turner School District
Evansville Community School District
Clinton Community School District
Parkview School District
The Lincoln Academy Inc.
65 Public Schools in Rock 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 65 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Craig High | Profile | Janesville School District | Janesville, 53545City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,522 |
| Memorial High | Profile | Beloit School District | Beloit, 53511City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,417 |
| Parker High | Profile | Janesville School District | Janesville, 53548City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,250 |
| Milton High | Profile | Milton School District | Milton, 53563Suburb: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,053 |
| Edgerton Community Elementary | Record | Edgerton School District | Edgerton, 53534Town: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 844 |
| Marshall Middle | Record | Janesville School District | Janesville, 53545City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 733 |
| Northside Intermediate | Record | Milton School District | Milton, 53563Suburb: Small | 4–6 | Middle | 715 |
| Edison Middle | Record | Janesville School District | Janesville, 53546City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 611 |
| Edgerton High | Record | Edgerton School District | Edgerton, 53534Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 543 |
| Franklin Middle | Record | Janesville School District | Janesville, 53548City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 539 |
| Clinton Elementary | Record | Clinton Community School District | Clinton, 53525Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 532 |
| The Lincoln Academy | Record | The Lincoln Academy Inc. | Beloit, 53511City: Small | PK–10 | Charter | 524 |
| Milton Middle | Record | Milton School District | Milton, 53563Suburb: Small | 7–8 | Middle | 511 |
| Evansville High | Record | Evansville Community School District | Evansville, 53536Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 509 |
| Garden Prairie Intermediate School | Record | Beloit Turner School District | Beloit, 53511Rural: Fringe | 2–5 | Primary | 482 |
| McNeel Intermediate | Record | Beloit School District | Beloit, 53511Rural: Fringe | 4–8 | Middle | 462 |
| Fran Fruzen Intermediate | Record | Beloit School District | Beloit, 53511City: Small | 4–8 | Middle | 461 |
| Turner High | Record | Beloit Turner School District | Beloit, 53511Suburb: Small | 9–12 | High | 459 |
| Parkview Elementary | Record | Parkview School District | Orfordville, 53576Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 450 |
| Cunningham Intermediate | Record | Beloit School District | Beloit, 53511City: Small | 4–8 | Middle | 427 |
Craig High
Janesville School District
Janesville, 53545 / City: Small
Memorial High
Beloit School District
Beloit, 53511 / City: Small
Parker High
Janesville School District
Janesville, 53548 / City: Small
Milton High
Milton School District
Milton, 53563 / Suburb: Small
Edgerton Community Elementary
Edgerton School District
Edgerton, 53534 / Town: Fringe
Northside Intermediate
Milton School District
Milton, 53563 / Suburb: Small
Clinton Elementary
Clinton Community School District
Clinton, 53525 / Rural: Distant
The Lincoln Academy
The Lincoln Academy Inc.
Beloit, 53511 / City: Small
Evansville High
Evansville Community School District
Evansville, 53536 / Town: Fringe
Garden Prairie Intermediate School
Beloit Turner School District
Beloit, 53511 / Rural: Fringe
Fran Fruzen Intermediate
Beloit School District
Beloit, 53511 / City: Small
Parkview Elementary
Parkview School District
Orfordville, 53576 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,932
State avg $8,113
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Schools in Rock County, Wisconsin — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Rock County, Wisconsin?
Rock County hosts an expansive system of 65 public schools across 9 districts, serving 25,692 students. This includes 30 elementary schools and 14 high schools, making it one of the largest educational infrastructures in the state.
What are the major school districts in Rock County, Wisconsin?
The Janesville School District is the largest, educating over 9,500 students, followed by Beloit with 5,165. The county offers a healthy variety of choices, with 6 charter schools and 3 alternative schools available.
What is the school experience like in Rock County?
With 37 schools in city settings, Rock County offers a fast-paced urban educational environment. Schools average 401 students, but Craig High and Memorial High each serve over 1,400 students, offering vast extracurricular opportunities.
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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.