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

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Heartland Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 156 Students

2. Hampton High School

B+

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hampton Public School • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 81 Students

3. Cross County High School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cross County Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 123 Students

4. High Plains Community Jr/sr High School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

A-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

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

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cross County Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 169 Students

2. Heartland Community Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Heartland Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 197 Students

3. Hampton Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Hampton Public School • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 110 Students

4. High Plains Community Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

High Plains Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 121 Students

5. Carter Lake Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

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

1,495

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

18%

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

B+

8.71 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.22 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A

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

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,272 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

38 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Polk, NE

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Hordville, NE

  • Actual Test Scores: 47%
  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Swedehome, NE

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  • Projected Test Scores: 50%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Benedict, NE

  • Actual Test Scores: 55%
  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Overland, NE

  • Actual Test Scores: 45%
  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Stromsburg, NE

  • Actual Test Scores: 58%
  • Projected Test Scores: 51%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Riverside Park, NE

  • Actual Test Scores: 48%
  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Clarks, NE

  • Actual Test Scores: 51%
  • Projected Test Scores: 50%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Bradshaw, NE

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  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Central City, NE

  • Actual Test Scores: 44%
  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Marquette, NE

  • Actual Test Scores: 49%
  • Projected Test Scores: 53%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations