Best Schools in Polk County, MO
Polk County, MO has a total of 35 schools including 10 high schools, 9 middle schools and 15 elementary schools. A total of 9,473 students attend Polk County, MO schools. On average, schools in Polk County score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Polk County meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Polk County, MO
Polk County, MO has 10 high schools with 2,922 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 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Polk County meet expectations.
1. Skyline High
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Hickory Co. R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 215 Students
2. Walnut Grove High
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Walnut Grove R-v • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 137 Students
3. Marion C. Early High
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Marion C. Early R-v • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 161 Students
4. Bolivar High
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Bolivar R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 839 Students
5. Fair Grove High
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Fair Grove R-x • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 376 Students
6. Humansville High
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Humansville R-iv • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 87 Students
7. Halfway Secondary
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Halfway R-iii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 118 Students
8. Fair Play High
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Fair Play R-ii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 139 Students
9. Wheatland High
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Wheatland R-ii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 150 Students
10. Everton High
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Everton R-iii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 85 Students
Best Middle Schools in Polk County, MO
Polk County, MO has 9 middle schools with 2,357 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 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Polk County meet expectations.
1. Skyline Middle
SchoolGrade
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Hickory Co. R-i • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 206 Students
2. Fair Grove Middle
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Fair Grove R-x • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 364 Students
3. Bolivar Middle
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Bolivar R-i • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 601 Students
4. Humansville Middle School
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Humansville R-iv • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 104 Students
5. Buffalo Middle
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Dallas Co. R-i • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 499 Students
6. Marion C. Early Junior High
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Marion C. Early R-v • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 146 Students
7. Pleasant Hope Middle
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Pleasant Hope R-vi • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 202 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Polk County, MO
Polk County, MO has 15 elementary schools with 4,194 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 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Polk County exceed expectations.
1. Skyline Elem.
SchoolGrade
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Hickory Co. R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 306 Students
2. Dadeville R-ii School
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Dadeville R-ii • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 107 Students
3. Fair Play Elem.
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Fair Play R-ii • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 188 Students
4. Fair Grove Elem.
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Fair Grove R-x • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 521 Students
5. Bolivar Intermediate Sch.
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Bolivar R-i • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 598 Students
6. Walnut Grove Elem.
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Walnut Grove R-v • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 142 Students
7. Marion C. Early Elem.
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Marion C. Early R-v • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 259 Students
8. Halfway Elem.
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Halfway R-iii • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 154 Students
9. Pleasant Hope Elem.
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Pleasant Hope R-vi • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 268 Students
10. Humansville Elem.
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Humansville R-iv • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 177 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Polk County, MO
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Polk County, MO has a total population of 31,519 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Polk County, MO
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Polk County, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.95 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.19 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.76 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Polk County, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Polk County, MO.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Polk County, MO Internet Health Assessment.
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