| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolivar R-I School District | Bolivar | 8/10 Good · 76th pct | 2,777 | 5 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Halfway R-III School District | Half Way | 7/10 Good · 65th pct | 272 | 2 | K–12 | 1 |
| Stockton R-I School District | Fair Play | 7/10 Good · 63rd pct | 972 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Marion C. Early R-V School District | Aldrich | 6/10 Average · 56th pct | 566 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Fair Play R-II School District | Dunnegan | 6/10 Average · 55th pct | 347 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Pleasant Hope R-VI School District | Brighton | 3/10 Below Average · 29th pct | 752 | 4 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Humansville R-IV School District | Humansville | 3/10 Below Average · 24th pct | 368 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Polk County compares
Together they enroll 6,054 students across 24 schools. The largest is Bolivar R-I School District with 2,777 students. Districts here average 5.7/10, above the Missouri average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Polk County, Missouri
Polk County has 7 public school districts covering 10 zip codes. The top-rated district in Polk County is Bolivar R-I School District (8/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (MAP 2025), ranked against all districts in Missouri. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Polk County, MO?
7 school districts serve zip codes in Polk County, MO. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Polk County, MO?
Of the districts serving Polk County, Bolivar R-I School District has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 76th percentile among Missouri school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Missouri reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Missouri and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Missouri only, never across state lines.