2025 Compare Cities Education:
Rockford, MI vs Lincoln, NE

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Highlights
- Lincoln spends 11.1% less per student than Rockford.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 19.4% lower in Lincoln than in Rockford. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Lincoln had 1.3% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Rockford
 Rockford, MILincoln, NEUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,041$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$11,296  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$7,631$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock5624573
 Students per Counselor681  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock3.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.8%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock92.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.21.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock11.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.48.4%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock9.8%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.1%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock2.8%1.5%
Reviews for Rockford    3 Reviews

Rockford is the ideal community for just outside of the Grand Rapids city. Outstanding schools, kind people, and a sweet downtown. There are beautiful neighborhoods  More

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Over 13 years ago

I've lived here for 15 years and love it. I have raised three children in the schools here and they are among the best in the state. All the schools are blue ribbon  More

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Over 18 years ago

I love living in Rockford, it's small, quiet and close to every thing you need (Grand Rapids). I am planning to move to Melbourne, Florida within the next couple months,  More

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Reviews for Lincoln    67 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I've lived in Lincoln since 1965. Since the Boosalis Administration the city has been in a slow continual decline despite a growing population. Downtown Lincoln is  More

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I grew up in Lincoln. As a child I have nothing but fond memories of this city. I moved around a few times, places including Crete, and Omaha. Lincoln gives you the best  More

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Over 5 years ago

I've lived in Lincoln for 7 years and love it. Communities are safe, and if you forget to close your garage door, neighbors will call you. There are lots of trails that  More

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