For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,371 students in Rockford, MI. The top-ranked public high schools in Rockford, MI are Rockford High School and River Valley Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rockford, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Rockford have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Michigan public high schools.
Rockford, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Rockford High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Rockford, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rockford High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4100 Kroes St Ne
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6030
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6030
Gr: 9-12 | 1,750 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
River Valley Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
350 N Main St
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6324
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6324
Gr: 9-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
4500 Kroes St Ne
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6348
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6348
Gr: 9 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rockford, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Rfc Alternative Education Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
4100 Kroes
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6348
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6348
Gr: 9 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Rockford, MI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Rockford, MI include Rockford High School and River Valley Academy. Rockford has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Michigan.
How many public high schools are located in Rockford?
3 public high schools are located in Rockford.
What is the racial composition of students in Rockford?
Rockford public high schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Rockford are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Rockford include: Rockford High School Freshman Center vs. Rockford High School
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