Best Schools in Polk County, TX
Polk County, TX has 26 public schools (8 high, 4 middle, 12 elementary) serving 8,712 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 35%, 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, TX
The top high schools in Polk County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Onalaska Jr/sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Onalaska Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 527 Students
2. Chester H S
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Projected Test Scores
Chester Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 135 Students
3. Corrigan-camden H S
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Projected Test Scores
Corrigan-camden Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 240 Students
4. Goodrich H S
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Projected Test Scores
Goodrich Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 74 Students
5. Woodville H S
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Woodville Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 367 Students
6. Livingston H S
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Projected Test Scores
Livingston Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1128 Students
7. Leggett H S
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Projected Test Scores
Leggett Isd • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 80 Students
8. Livingston H S Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Livingston Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 15 Students
Best Middle Schools in Polk County, TX
The top middle schools in Polk County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Corrigan-camden J H
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Corrigan-camden Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 195 Students
2. Livingston J H
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Livingston Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 893 Students
3. Goodrich Middle
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Goodrich Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 48 Students
4. Woodville Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Woodville Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 279 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Polk County, TX
The top elementary schools in Polk County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chester El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chester Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 78 Students
2. Cedar Grove El
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Projected Test Scores
Livingston Isd • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 513 Students
3. Timber Creek El
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Projected Test Scores
Livingston Isd • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 522 Students
4. Onalaska El
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Onalaska Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 712 Students
5. Corrigan-camden El
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Corrigan-camden Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 401 Students
6. Goodrich El
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Goodrich Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 140 Students
7. Creekside El
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Projected Test Scores
Livingston Isd • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 515 Students
8. Woodville Int
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Woodville Isd • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 284 Students
9. Leggett El
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Projected Test Scores
Leggett Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 143 Students
10. Livingston Montessori School
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Livingston Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 86 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Polk County, TX
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Polk County, TX has a total population of 50,123 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Polk County, TX
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, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
29.27 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.08 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
24.19 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Polk County, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Polk County, TX.
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, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Polk County, TX
How many schools are in Polk County, TX?
Polk County, TX has 26 public schools: 8 high schools, 4 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 8,712 students in total.
How do schools in Polk County perform on state tests?
On average, 26 schools in Polk County score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 35%, 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: 31%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets 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)
- Livingston (7)
- Corrigan (3)
- Goodrich (3)
- Leggett (2)
- Onalaska (2)
- Dallardsville (1)
School districts (3)
- Livingston Isd (7 schools)
- Corrigan-Camden Isd (3 schools)
- Goodrich Isd (3 schools)