Best Schools in Polk, OH
Polk, OH has 13 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 5 elementary) serving 5,817 students. On average they score 68% on state proficiency tests against a projected 62%, so schools in Polk don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Polk, OH
The top high schools in Polk, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Black River High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Black River Local • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 316 Students
2. Ashland High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashland City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 881 Students
3. Northwestern High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwestern Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 353 Students
4. Mapleton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mapleton Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 265 Students
Best Middle Schools in Polk, OH
The top middle schools in Polk, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ashland Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashland City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 735 Students
2. Northwestern Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwestern Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 288 Students
3. Mapleton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mapleton Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 179 Students
4. Black River Education Center Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Black River Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 215 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Polk, OH
The top elementary schools in Polk, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Reagan Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashland City • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 593 Students
2. Northwestern Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwestern Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 625 Students
3. Taft Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ashland City • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 461 Students
4. Mapleton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mapleton Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 383 Students
5. Black River Education Center Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Black River Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 523 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Polk, OH
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Polk, OH has a total population of 2,213 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Polk, OH
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, OH.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.66 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.47 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.20 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Polk, OH.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Polk, OH.
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, OH Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Polk, OH
How many schools are in Polk, OH?
Polk, OH has 13 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 5,817 students in total.
How do schools in Polk perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Polk score 68% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 62%, so on average schools in Polk don't meet 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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- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 62%
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