Best Schools in Polk County, OR
Polk County, OR has 45 public schools (10 high, 8 middle, 24 elementary) serving 19,780 students. On average they score 29% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Polk County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Polk County, OR
The top high schools in Polk County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Philomath High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Philomath Sd 17j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 458 Students
2. West Salem High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salem-keizer Sd 24j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1733 Students
3. Sprague High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salem-keizer Sd 24j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1779 Students
4. Taft High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lincoln County Sd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 464 Students
5. Dallas High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dallas Sd 2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 836 Students
6. Sheridan High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sheridan Sd 48j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 224 Students
7. Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Sd 13j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1100 Students
8. Amity High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amity Sd 4j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 272 Students
9. Willamina High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Willamina Sd 30j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 308 Students
10. Falls City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Falls City Sd 57 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 51 Students
Best Middle Schools in Polk County, OR
The top middle schools in Polk County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Straub Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salem-keizer Sd 24j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 561 Students
2. Philomath Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Philomath Sd 17j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 333 Students
3. Walker Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salem-keizer Sd 24j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 556 Students
4. Lacreole Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dallas Sd 2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 586 Students
5. Crossler Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salem-keizer Sd 24j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 798 Students
6. Amity Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Amity Sd 4j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 169 Students
7. Talmadge Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Sd 13j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 740 Students
8. Willamina Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Willamina Sd 30j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 204 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Polk County, OR
The top elementary schools in Polk County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Luckiamute Valley Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dallas Sd 2 • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 227 Students
2. Philomath Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Philomath Sd 17j • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 345 Students
3. Kalapuya Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salem-keizer Sd 24j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 512 Students
4. Schirle Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salem-keizer Sd 24j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 304 Students
5. Brush College Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salem-keizer Sd 24j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 307 Students
6. Oakdale Heights Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dallas Sd 2 • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 353 Students
7. Myers Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salem-keizer Sd 24j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 344 Students
8. Blodgett Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Philomath Sd 17j • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 27 Students
9. Chapman Hill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salem-keizer Sd 24j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 369 Students
10. Whitworth Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dallas Sd 2 • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 383 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
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, OR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.62 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.95 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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, OR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Polk County, OR
How many schools are in Polk County, OR?
Polk County, OR has 45 public schools: 10 high schools, 8 middle schools and 24 elementary schools, serving 19,780 students in total.
How do schools in Polk County perform on state tests?
On average, 45 schools in Polk County score 29% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Polk County don't meet 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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- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Polk County
4 places in Polk County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Dallas (6)
- Independence (3)
- Monmouth (3)
- Falls City (2)
School districts (2)
- Dallas SD 2 (7 schools)
- Central SD 13J (5 schools)