Rockwood's excellent financial management was independently confirmed with a Standard and Poor's rating of AAA, one of only four school districts in the state to receive such a high rating. The district has also earned the Certificate of Excellence (COE) in Financial Reporting distinction for 18 consecutive years from ASBO International as well as the Meritorious Budget Award (MBA) for excellence in budget presentation for 23 straight years. Rockwood is the only district in Missouri to currently hold the COE, the Meritorious Budget Award and a AAA rating. 

Rockwood is committed to professional, prudent and conservative financial management, which includes the involvement of community business leaders, taxpayers, parents, teachers, staff and administrators, with oversight by the Board of Education.