Best High Schools in Polk County, OR

Polk County, OR has 12 high schools with 10,013 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 71% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 60% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Polk County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Central High School

A+

SchoolGrade

98%

Actual Test Scores

81%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Central Sd 13j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1100 Students

2. Philomath High School

A

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Philomath Sd 17j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 458 Students

3. West Salem High School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

74%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Salem-keizer Sd 24j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1733 Students

4. South Salem High School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Salem-keizer Sd 24j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2256 Students

5. Mcnary High School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Salem-keizer Sd 24j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2081 Students

6. Dallas High School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Dallas Sd 2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 836 Students

7. Willamina High School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Willamina Sd 30j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 308 Students

8. Falls City High School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Falls City Sd 57 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 51 Students

9. Amity High School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Amity Sd 4j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 272 Students

10. Sheridan High School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Sheridan Sd 48j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 224 Students

Best Middle Schools in Polk County, OR

Polk County, OR has 11 middle schools with 5,333 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 75% 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 greatly exceed expectations.

1. Philomath Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

75%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Philomath Sd 17j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 333 Students

2. Amity Middle School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Amity Sd 4j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 169 Students

3. Lacreole Middle School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Dallas Sd 2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 586 Students

4. Straub Middle School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Salem-keizer Sd 24j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 561 Students

5. Walker Middle School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Salem-keizer Sd 24j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 556 Students

6. Leslie Middle School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Salem-keizer Sd 24j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 743 Students

7. Talmadge Middle School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Central Sd 13j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 740 Students

8. Claggett Creek Middle School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Salem-keizer Sd 24j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 829 Students

9. Willamina Middle School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Willamina Sd 30j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 204 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Polk County, OR

Polk County, OR has 21 elementary schools with 6,560 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 12% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Polk County underperform expectations.

1. Willamina Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

12%

Actual Test Scores

20%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Willamina Sd 30j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 379 Students

2. Whitworth Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Dallas Sd 2 • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 383 Students

3. Luckiamute Valley Charter School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Dallas Sd 2 • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 227 Students

4. Chapman Hill Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Salem-keizer Sd 24j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 369 Students

5. Kalapuya Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Salem-keizer Sd 24j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 512 Students

6. Blodgett Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Philomath Sd 17j • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 27 Students

7. Clemens Primary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Philomath Sd 17j • Public • Grades KG - 1 • 171 Students

8. Brush College Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Salem-keizer Sd 24j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 307 Students

9. Candalaria Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Salem-keizer Sd 24j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 301 Students

10. Oakdale Heights Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Dallas Sd 2 • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 353 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Polk County, OR

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

Community Factors

Polk County, OR has a total population of 87,433 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Polk County, OR

22,163

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

30%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Polk County, OR.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

B+

18.62 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

2.95 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

15.67 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Polk County, OR.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,076 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

72 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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  • Actual Test Scores: 37%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Yamhill County, OR

  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Benton County, OR

  • Actual Test Scores: 50%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Linn County, OR

  • Actual Test Scores: 33%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Lincoln County, OR

  • Actual Test Scores: 43%
  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Washington County, OR

  • Actual Test Scores: 48%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Clackamas County, OR

  • Actual Test Scores: 40%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 28%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Jefferson County, OR

  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 28%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Gilliam County, OR

  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations