Best Schools in Polk, MO
Polk, MO has 12 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 3,895 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in Polk greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Polk, MO
The top high schools in Polk, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hermitage High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hermitage R-iv • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 81 Students
2. Halfway Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Halfway R-iii • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 118 Students
3. Bolivar High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bolivar R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 839 Students
4. Skyline High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hickory Co. R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 215 Students
Best Middle Schools in Polk, MO
The top middle schools in Polk, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Skyline Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hickory Co. R-i • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 206 Students
2. Bolivar Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bolivar R-i • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 601 Students
3. Hermitage Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hermitage R-iv • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 50 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Polk, MO
The top elementary schools in Polk, 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. Hermitage Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hermitage R-iv • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 138 Students
3. Bolivar Intermediate Sch.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bolivar R-i • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 598 Students
4. Halfway Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Halfway R-iii • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 154 Students
5. Bolivar Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bolivar R-i • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 589 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Polk, MO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Polk, MO has a total population of 318 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Polk, 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, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.99 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.04 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
4.95 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Polk, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Polk, 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, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Polk, MO
How many schools are in Polk, MO?
Polk, MO has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 3,895 students in total.
How do schools in Polk perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Polk score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Polk greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Polk?
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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