Best Schools in Polk County, MO
Polk County, MO has 32 public schools (11 high, 7 middle, 12 elementary) serving 9,343 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, so schools in Polk County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Polk County, MO
The top high schools in Polk County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Halfway Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Halfway R-iii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 118 Students
2. Marion C. Early High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion C. Early R-v • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 161 Students
3. Bolivar High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bolivar R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 839 Students
4. Fair Play High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fair Play R-ii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 139 Students
5. Dadeville Sr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dadeville R-ii • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 105 Students
6. Skyline High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hickory Co. R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 215 Students
7. Walnut Grove High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walnut Grove R-v • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 137 Students
8. Fair Grove High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fair Grove R-x • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 376 Students
9. Buffalo High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dallas Co. R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 568 Students
10. Pleasant Hope High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pleasant Hope R-vi • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 282 Students
Best Middle Schools in Polk County, MO
The top middle schools in Polk County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fair Grove Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fair Grove R-x • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 364 Students
2. Skyline Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hickory Co. R-i • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 206 Students
3. Bolivar Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bolivar R-i • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 601 Students
4. Marion C. Early Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion C. Early R-v • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 146 Students
5. Pleasant Hope Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pleasant Hope R-vi • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 202 Students
6. Buffalo Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dallas Co. R-i • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 499 Students
7. Humansville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Humansville R-iv • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 104 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Polk County, MO
The top elementary schools in Polk County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Skyline Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hickory Co. R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 306 Students
2. Humansville Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Humansville R-iv • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 177 Students
3. Fair Grove Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fair Grove R-x • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 521 Students
4. Bolivar Intermediate Sch.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bolivar R-i • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 598 Students
5. Pleasant Hope Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pleasant Hope R-vi • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 268 Students
6. Fair Play Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fair Play R-ii • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 188 Students
7. Halfway Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Halfway R-iii • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 154 Students
8. Marion C. Early Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marion C. Early R-v • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 259 Students
9. Walnut Grove Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Walnut Grove R-v • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 142 Students
10. Mallory Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dallas Co. R-i • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 715 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.
Questions About Schools in Polk County, MO
How many schools are in Polk County, MO?
Polk County, MO has 32 public schools: 11 high schools, 7 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 9,343 students in total.
How do schools in Polk County perform on state tests?
On average, 32 schools in Polk County score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, so on average schools in Polk County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Polk County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 36%
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- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 35%
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- Projected: 37%
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- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Polk County
6 places in Polk County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
- Bolivar (4)
- Fair Play (3)
- Humansville (3)
- Morrisville (3)
- Pleasant Hope (3)
- Halfway (2)
School districts (5)
- Bolivar R-I (5 schools)
- Fair Play R-Ii (3 schools)
- Humansville R-Iv (3 schools)
- Marion C. Early R-V (3 schools)
- Pleasant Hope R-Vi (3 schools)