For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,421 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 12% 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 (2025-26)
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 | 1,823 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 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 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
4500 Kroes St Ne
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6348
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6348
Gr: 9 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
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 12% 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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