Rockford Sun

Teacher retention rate in Boone County: 88.7% stay put

By B. S. Reed | Nov 3, 2025

With an average salary of $73,773, 88.7% of teachers remain on their positions in Boone County schools, according to the 2024 three-year average.

Teacher turnover in Winnebago County: 88.4% remain in their positions year-over-year

By B. S. Reed | Nov 2, 2025

With an average salary of $68,945, 88.4% of teachers remain on their positions in Winnebago County schools, according to the 2024 three-year average.

In 2023-24 school year, white students had highest representation in Boone County schools

By B. S. Reed | Oct 22, 2025

The most prevalent ethnicity in Boone County student body in the 2023-24 school year was white, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Winnebago County: White students were most represented ethnicity in 2023-24 school year

By B. S. Reed | Oct 21, 2025

The most prevalent ethnicity in Winnebago County student body in the 2023-24 school year was white, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.