Best High Schools in Polk County, MN

Polk County, MN has 15 high schools with 3,501 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Polk County score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Polk County meet expectations.

1. Fertile-beltrami Secondary

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fertile-beltrami School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 244 Students

2. Win-e-mac Secondary

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Win-e-mac School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 205 Students

3. East Grand Forks Senior High

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

East Grand Forks Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 541 Students

4. Fosston Secondary

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fosston Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 278 Students

5. Lafayette Secondary

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Red Lake Falls Public School Dist. • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 162 Students

6. Red Lake County Central High School

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Red Lake County Central Public Sch • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 162 Students

7. Crookston Secondary

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Crookston Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 547 Students

8. Warren-alvarado-oslo Secondary

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Warren-alvarado-oslo School Dist. • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 273 Students

9. Clearbrook-gonvick Secondary

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Clearbrook-gonvick School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 196 Students

10. Fisher Secondary

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Fisher Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 92 Students

Best Middle Schools in Polk County, MN

Polk County, MN has 1 middle schools with 444 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Polk County score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 41% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Polk County meet expectations.

1. Central Middle

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

East Grand Forks Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 444 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Polk County, MN

Polk County, MN has 15 elementary schools with 3,623 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Polk County score 53% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Polk County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Warren Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Warren-alvarado-oslo School Dist. • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 312 Students

2. Win-e-mac Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Win-e-mac School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 227 Students

3. Fertile-beltrami Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Fertile-beltrami School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 260 Students

4. Magelssen Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Fosston Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 343 Students

5. Fisher Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Fisher Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 140 Students

6. Climax Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Climax-shelly Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 96 Students

7. South Point Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

East Grand Forks Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 433 Students

8. Red Lake County Central Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Red Lake County Central Public Sch • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 201 Students

9. Highland Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Crookston Public School District • Public • Grades 1 - 6 • 435 Students

10. J.a. Hughes Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Red Lake Falls Public School Dist. • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 222 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Polk County, MN

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Polk County, MN has a total population of 31,192 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Polk County, MN

7,568

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

28%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Polk County, MN.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C

22.23 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

3.26 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

18.97 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Polk County, MN.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Polk County, MN.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,928 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

52 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Polk County, MN Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Polk County, MN

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Red Lake County, MN

  • Actual Test Scores: 45%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Grand Forks County, ND

  • Actual Test Scores: 43%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Pennington County, MN

  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Norman County, MN

  • Actual Test Scores: 34%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Traill County, ND

  • Actual Test Scores: 48%
  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Mahnomen County, MN

  • Actual Test Scores: 27%
  • Projected Test Scores: 22%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Clearwater County, MN

  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 45%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Nelson County, ND

  • Actual Test Scores: 42%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Griggs County, ND

  • Actual Test Scores: 45%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations