Best Schools in Polk County, NE
Polk County, NE has a total of 22 schools including 9 high schools, 5 middle schools and 8 elementary schools. A total of 7,411 students attend Polk County, NE schools. On average, schools in Polk County score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Polk County meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Polk County, NE
Polk County, NE has 9 high schools with 3,405 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 54% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Polk County exceed expectations.
1. Osceola High School
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Osceola Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 68 Students
2. Shelby - Rising City High School
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Shelby - Rising City Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 110 Students
3. West Harrison Middle School/high School
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West Harrison Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 148 Students
4. Centennial Jr-sr High School
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Centennial Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 148 Students
5. Cross County High School
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Cross County Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 123 Students
6. Twin River Sr High School
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Twin River Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 190 Students
7. High Plains Community Jr/sr High School
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High Plains Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 102 Students
8. Thomas Jefferson High School
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Council Bluffs Comm School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1243 Students
9. Columbus High School
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Columbus Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1273 Students
Best Middle Schools in Polk County, NE
Polk County, NE has 5 middle schools with 2,295 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 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Polk County meet expectations.
1. Cross County Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Cross County Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 75 Students
2. Woodrow Wilson Middle School
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Council Bluffs Comm School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 900 Students
3. Columbus Middle School
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Columbus Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1174 Students
4. Osceola Middle School
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Osceola Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 57 Students
5. Shelby - Rising City Middle School
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Shelby - Rising City Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 89 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Polk County, NE
Polk County, NE has 8 elementary schools with 1,711 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 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Polk County don't meet expectations.
1. Cross County Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Cross County Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 169 Students
2. Osceola Elementary School
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Osceola Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 119 Students
3. Centennial Elementary School
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Centennial Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 248 Students
4. Twin River Elem-genoa
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Twin River Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 219 Students
5. Shelby - Rising City Elementary School
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Shelby - Rising City Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 212 Students
6. High Plains Community Elementary School
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High Plains Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 121 Students
7. West Park Elementary
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Columbus Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 262 Students
8. Carter Lake Elementary School
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Council Bluffs Comm School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 361 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Polk County, NE
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Polk County, NE has a total population of 5,214 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Polk County, NE
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, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.38 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.43 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.95 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Polk County, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Polk County, NE.
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, NE Internet Health Assessment.
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