Districts in Polk County6 districts, sorted by rating
| 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 | 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 5,082 students across 20 schools. The largest is Bolivar R-I School District with 2,777 students. Districts here average 5.5/10, level with the Missouri average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Polk County, Missouri
Polk County has 6 public school districts covering 9 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 (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Missouri. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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