Best Schools in Polk, NE
Polk, NE has a total of 10 schools including 4 high schools, 1 middle schools and 5 elementary schools. A total of 1,495 students attend Polk, NE schools. On average, schools in Polk score 51% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Polk meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Polk, NE
Polk, NE has 4 high schools with 462 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 score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Polk exceed expectations.
1. Heartland Community High Sch
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Heartland Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 156 Students
2. Hampton High School
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Hampton Public School • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 81 Students
3. Cross County High School
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Cross County Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 123 Students
4. High Plains Community Jr/sr High School
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High Plains Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 102 Students
Best Middle Schools in Polk, NE
Polk, NE has 1 middle schools with 75 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 score 53% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Polk greatly exceed expectations.
1. Cross County Middle School
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Cross County Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 75 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Polk, NE
Polk, NE has 5 elementary schools with 958 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 score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Polk don't meet expectations.
1. Cross County Elementary School
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Cross County Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 169 Students
2. Heartland Community Elementary
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Heartland Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 197 Students
3. Hampton Elementary School
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Hampton Public School • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 110 Students
4. High Plains Community Elementary School
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High Plains Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 121 Students
5. 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, NE
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Polk, NE has a total population of 659 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Polk, 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, NE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.71 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.22 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.49 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Polk, NE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Polk, 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, NE Internet Health Assessment.
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